Accounts Assistant

Downtown Recruitment; Thame; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Downtown Recruitment is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in the UK. The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, supplier invoices, payments, VAT returns and financial reporting, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

You will support daily accounting operations, monitor expenditures, reconcile bank and online payments, and assist with budget monitoring and audits, working closely with colleagues to ensure robust financial records.

Formación

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Raise invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and online payment systems.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and resolve supplier queries.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Monitor expenditure and highlight potential overspending.
• Obtain quotations and maintain purchasing records.
• Submit VAT returns and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulations.
• Handle confidential financial information professionally.

Conocimientos

Accounts experience

Purchase ledger

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

QuickBooks

Herramientas

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a finance team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, efficient payment processing and effective budget monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and payments.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Raise invoices and monitor outstanding payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and online payment systems.
• Investigate financial discrepancies and resolve supplier queries.
• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring and financial reporting.
• Monitor expenditure and highlight potential overspending.
• Obtain quotations and maintain purchasing records.
• Submit VAT returns and support internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulations.
• Handle confidential financial information professionally.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Confident using accounting software, ideally QuickBooks.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and maintain confidentiality.

This role would suit an organised and proactive finance professional looking for a varied accounts position.