Accounts Assistant

Nub News; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Macildowie is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established professional services organisation in Leamington Spa. The role is hands-on across transactional finance, banking, reconciliations and the purchase ledger, reporting to the Head of Accounts.

You should be numerate and accurate, with prior experience in accounts or transactional finance being advantageous. The position is permanent, full-time, and office-based with a salary up to £30,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or transactional finance is advantageous.
• Strong numeracy and accuracy are essential.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily bank transactions and record receipts.
• Post receipts/payments to client accounts and ledgers.
• Process electronic payments (BACS/CHAPS) and ensure funds are available.
• Complete daily/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Organised

Tools

Bank reconciliation

BACS/CHAPS processing

Job description

WhereLeamington SpaWhatAccountingTypePermanentSalary30000 AnnualAccounts AssistantSalary: Up to £30,000Location: Fully Office BasedPermanent Full TimeMacildowie are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established professional services organisation. This is a varied, hands-on accounts position offering exposure across transactional finance, banking, reconciliations and purchase ledger.Working as part of a supportive accounts team and reporting into the Head of Accounts, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.This could be a great opportunity for someone who already has experience within an accounts or finance environment and is looking for a broad role where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are genuinely important.The RoleAs Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:Monitoring daily bank transactions and accurately recording incoming receiptsPosting receipts and payments to the appropriate client accounts and ledgersProcessing and checking electronic payments, including BACS and CHAPSEnsuring payments are correctly authorised and sufficient funds are available before processingCompleting daily and monthly bank reconciliationsInvestigating and resolving discrepancies, working with colleagues where requiredProcessing transfers and journals in line with internal procedures and relevant regulatory requirementsPosting invoices and ensuring costs are correctly allocatedMaintaining records relating to direct debits and standing ordersProcessing supplier invoices through the purchase ledgerPreparing supplier payments and dealing with invoice or payment queriesAllocating expenses to the appropriate nominal codes and cost centresProcessing card payments and maintaining accurate supporting recordsManaging and reconciling petty cashProducing finance reports as requiredMaintaining accurate, well-organised financial records and documentationSupporting the wider accounts team with general finance and administrative dutiesWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for someone who is numerate, accurate and comfortable working with financial information.Previous experience within an accounts, finance or transactional finance environment would be highly advantageous. Experience within professional services would also be beneficial, although isn't essential.You'll also need to be:Highly organised with excellent attention to detailComfortable working independently with minimal supervisionAble to manage competing priorities and busier periodsConfident communicating with colleagues and external contactsApproachable, dependable and a strong team playerDiscreet when handling confidential financial informationWhat's on Offer?This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in a varied Accounts Assistant role with plenty of involvement across the day-to-day finance function.Salary: Up to £30,000Working arrangement: Fully office basedEmployment: Permanent, full timeIf you're an experienced Accounts Assistant or finance professional looking for your next opportunity, apply today or contact Macildowie for further information.Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.