Accounts Assistant

Appointments Personnel; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant in Newcastle Under Lyme to support the finance team by processing financial transactions and addressing client account queries. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, along with GCSE-level education. This role offers first-class training for successful integration into the finance operations.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an office or accounts team.
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
• High accuracy in financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions on client matters with accuracy.
• Post payments, receipts, and transfers promptly.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Numerical proficiency

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

GCSE-level education

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. This role will involve a variety of tasks to support the business's financial operations and client accounts, with first-class training provided to help you succeed.

Working hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions on client matters with accuracy
• Post payments, receipts, and transfers promptly
• Set up payments (Cheques, BACS, TT) on online banking platforms
• Allocate funds received into the bank account
• Ensure compliance with company policies for client account payments
• Address and resolve fee earner queries
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Perform additional ad hoc duties as needed

Getting to Know You

• Prior experience in an office or accounts team
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Numerically proficient with GCSE-level education
• Ability to manage pressure and meet deadlines
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Additional Information

Accounts Assistant | Newcastle Under Lyme | Accounts and Finance Experience

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment Agency.