Accounts Assistant

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the private veterinary industry is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant to support their finance operations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-site environment, with responsibilities including finance operations, record maintenance, and supporting the finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident using Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Help prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit preparation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Studying towards AAT or similar qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Our client in the private veternary industry are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support their finance operations. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and gain broad exposure in a dynamic, multi-site business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable and receivable
• Support bank reconciliations and posting of transactions
• Help prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit preparation
• Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely manner
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident using Excel and finance systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, NetSuite)
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
• Studying towards AAT or similar qualification is a plus

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