Accounts Assistant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting body in Swindon is looking for a temporary Accounts Assistant. The role involves managing bookkeeping tasks, raising invoices, and handling reconciliations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage 50. This position offers an opportunity for immediate engagement and career development in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and highly organised.
• Detail-oriented with efficiency under pressure.
• Ability to engage with various professional organisations.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Credit control management.
• Monthly deposit reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in accounting

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Swindon1 - 3 months, possibly longer
Temporary position
Immediate start

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organised Accounts Assistant who can effectively manage their workload while working under pressure. The ideal candidate will be efficient, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills to engage with various professional organisations.
Key Requirements:

• Some experience in accounting
• Full working knowledge of Sage 50
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn
• Comprehensive understanding of day-to-day bookkeeping
• Ability to liaise directly with various professional organisations

Responsibilities:

• Raising and processing sales and purchase invoices
• Bank and cashbook reconciliations
• Credit control management
• Company and petty cash reconciliations
• Monthly deposit reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
  
  Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Understanding of accounting principles up to Trial Balance level
• Knowledge of debit and credit processing
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional communication skills, adaptable to all levels of interaction
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• A strong team player with excellent collaboration skills

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