Accounts Assistant

RE People; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join its finance team in Stonehouse. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, preparing payments, conducting reconciliations, and supporting audit preparations. The ideal candidate has prior accounts experience, great attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Experience with QuickBooks Online and knowledge of charity finance is desirable. This position offers a salary of £28,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts role including purchase ledger.
• Experience in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sales and purchase ledger, monitoring outstanding invoices.
• Prepare bank payments for approval and account for all receipts and payments.
• Conduct monthly bank account and petty cash reconciliations.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements.
• Account for monthly payroll, associated costs, and staff expense claims.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Stonehouse

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Interview Dates: Week commencing 5th January

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our client's small finance team. This role will focus on transactional finance, supporting the wider finance team, and contributing to the financial efficiency of the business, which operates as a charity.

Key Responsibilities:

Transactional Finance:

• Manage the sales and purchase ledger, monitoring outstanding invoices
• Prepare bank payments for approval and account for all receipts and payments
• Conduct monthly bank account and petty cash reconciliations
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements
• Account for monthly payroll, associated costs, and staff expense claims
• Process monthly accruals, prepayments, and adjustments for accrued/deferred income

General Responsibilities:

• Assist the SMT and colleagues with financial queries to ensure smooth operations
• Review and improve financial processes to ensure best practice
• Support specific financial projects as required⁂
• Assist the Head of Finance with annual audit preparation

Person Specification:

Experience:

Essential:

• Previous experience in an account's role to include purchase ledger
• Experience in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable:

• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector

Skills & Abilities:

• Highly organised and methodical
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Team player with effective communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to absorb information logically and identify key issues

Education / Training:

• Accounting or bookkeeping qualification, or part-qualified (desirable)

Please send your cv in confidence to COM1