Accounts Assistant

Opus Technology; Reigate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Service Provider in Reigate is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support finance operations. Key responsibilities include reconciling bank accounts, managing credit card transactions, and maintaining financial records in Sage Intacct. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 2 or equivalent, experience in various accounting roles, and proficiency in Excel. This role offers a salary of £28-£32k DOE, hybrid working conditions with 3 days in the office, and various employee benefits including private healthcare and training pathways.

Benefits

Private Healthcare and Cash Plan

Quarterly Dreamball draw

Monthly breakfasts in the office

Pension and life insurance

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• AAT Level 2 or equivalent certification is essential.
• Proven experience in various accounting roles.
• Solid understanding of Prepayments, Accruals, and Fixed Assets.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts in Sage Intacct.
• Manage and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Set up new suppliers in the finance system.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register in Sage Intacct.
• Assist in preparing year-end audit files.

Skills

AAT Level 2 or Equivalent

Experience with varied accounting roles

Experience with Prepayments, Accruals, and Fixed Assets

Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook

Minimum 5 GCSE grades at C Level or above

Ability to write professional letters and reports

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

5 GCSE grades at C Level or above including Maths and English

Tools

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Imagine yourself in a role where your professional growth and creativity are championed every step of the way. Opus is the UK’s largest independent Managed Service Providers, recently ranked as “World class” by the Best Companies to work for awards.

Be a key player in our Finance team

As an Accounts Assistant, you will be an important contributor within the finance team, supporting the integrity and efficiency of daily finance operations. This role is central to maintaining accurate and timely financial records and ensuring seamless coordination across departments.

You will be responsible for :

• Reconciling bank accounts in Sage Intacct, working with the finance team to resolve unidentified transactions and maintain up-to-date ledgers
• Managing and reconciling credit card transactions within Sage Intacct
• Adding new employees to Sage Intacct for asset tracking and departmental reporting
• Setting up new suppliers in the finance system
• Configuring new employee access to the expense’s software
• Transferring approved expenses from Webexpenses into Sage Intacct
• Supporting Accounts Payable validating supplier invoices against budgets and expected charges
• Cross-checking invoice details with billing files and liaising with the Billing Department to ensure accurate data flow from the billing platform
• Raising internal purchase orders and owning queries
• Maintaining an accurate Fixed Asset Register in Sage Intacct
• Prepayment Management : Maintain an accurate Prepayment Schedule in Sage Intacct.
• Monthly Journals : Releasing prepayments in line with accounting practice and where applicable against corresponding revenue.
• Posting depreciation and disposal journals monthly
• Managing the disposal of replaced equipment on a quarterly basis
• Overseeing petty cash availability and reconcile balances with Sage Intacct monthly
• Assisting the Finance Director, Head of Finance and wider Finance Team in preparing audit files for year-end
• Collaborating with the Accounts Receivable team to support collections, queries and sending customer statements when required
• Maintaining the Finance mailboxes

Salary £28-£32k DOE

25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Hybrid working for a good work / life balance – 3 days in the Reigate office

The talents we are excited to see

You will have the following experience / skills :

• AAT Level 2 or Equivalent
• Experience with a range of varying accounting roles
• Experience with Prepayments, Accruals and Fixed Assets Experience with Sage Intact or equivalent system necessary
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook - Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous but not necessary
• Minimum 5 GCSE grades at C Level or above including Maths and English
• Ability to write professional letters and reports with a thorough eye for detail

Your exclusive benefits

A comprehensive Private Healthcare and Cash Plan

Entry to the £3,000 quarterly Dreamball draw

Regular fully funded companywide events

Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office

Monthly ‘outstanding performer’ accolades

Pension and life insurance

Personalised training and development pathways

Enriching paid volunteering days

A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000)

The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance

Meet Opus

Established in 1992, we are different to the rest, priding ourselves on being a customer-driven and service-led technology provider. Our focus is delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with our clients. In 2023, we launched the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy with the goal of doubling our turnover by 2026. We're on track to meet this target, and we're seeking top talent like you to join us on this exciting journey.

By joining Opus, you embark on an exhilarating journey filled with impactful projects and continuous professional development, empowering you to expand your expertise and leave a significant mark on businesses nationally.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you