Accounts Assistant

Acorn by Synergie Careers; Newport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newport seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team. The role involves processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting junior team members. Ideal candidates will have experience with QuickBooks or Sage, along with strong financial reporting skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 for a 40-hour work week. Opportunity for professional growth and responsibility is provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced in processing invoices and financial transactions.
• Ability to complete bank reconciliations.
• Proficient in producing financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoices, income, receipts, and payments accurately.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee day-to-day financial transactions ensuring compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Query resolution

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Newport | £26,000 - £28,000 | 40 hours per week | Monday-Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join our client's busy finance team in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take on more responsibility, support the strategic financial success of the business, mentor junior team members, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Key Duties

• Process sales invoices, income, receipts, and payments accurately and efficiently.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations to maintain high-quality financial records.
• Oversee day-to-day financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Use QuickBooks or Sage to manage accounts and produce financial reports.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and data analysis using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Resolve complex financial queries and provide guidance to junior colleagues.
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