Accounts Assistant

Appointments Personnel; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant for their Newcastle Under Lyme office. The successful candidate will join a busy finance team, handling financial transactions, ensuring compliance, and providing support for client accounts. Candidates should have experience in an office setting, strong numeracy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerically proficient

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE-level education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

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

A little bit about the role

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
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.