Accounts Assistant

Jmf Associates; Orpington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business services group in Orpington seeks an Accounts Assistant to manage accounts payable and receivable, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have excellent transactional skills and a good grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, with opportunities for career progression. This office-based position offers a supportive environment and additional benefits like a 35-hour workweek, parking permit, and generous holiday time.

Benefits

35-hour working week

Parking permit

Supportive environment

Career progression

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• First-rate transactional skills are a must.
• Good grounding in double-entry bookkeeping is required.
• Strong reconciliation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Help with credit control as needed.

Skills

First-rate transactional skills

Strong reconciliation skills

Articulate and confident

Education

Good training and grounding in double-entry bookkeeping

Tools

Access Financials

Sage Intact

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful business services group at a time of growth and development. Reporting to the Financial Controller, working in a small team.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of accounts payable and receivable
• Bank reconciliations
• Assist with monthly management accounts
• Help out with credit control as and when required

Requirements

• First-rate transactional skills
• Good training and grounding in double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Articulate and confident
• Perfect role for someone keen to progress their career in accountancy

Benefits

• 35-hour working week
• Parking permit
• Working in a friendly and supportive environment
• Career progression
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and time off between Christmas and New Year

Previous experience using Access Financials & Sage Intact would be beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided. Please note that this opportunity is office-based.