Accounts Assistant

A R Lee & Co.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Personalised development plan

Comfortable modern offices

Flexible hours

Job summary

A financial services company in the United Kingdom is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial administration, including managing financial records and assisting in report preparation. The ideal candidate will possess keen attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and a drive for improvement in a team setting. This full-time, office-based role offers flexible hours and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to five-star service.
• Drive for constant improvement.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate client data.
• Field enquiries from clients regarding portfolios.
• Share insights with team members for improvement.
• Assist in VAT returns and ensure compliance.
• Support payroll and process expense claims.
• Reconcile petty cash and supplier payments.
• Help prepare financial reports and assist audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic accounting knowledge

Client service

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proficient in Microsoft packages

Education

Study for AAT Level 3

Job description

The Accounts Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Team with day‑to‑day financial administration, including managing financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in the preparation of reports.

The role

What you'll be doing

This position is ideal for individuals with a keen attention to detail, basic accounting knowledge, and a strong desire to develop within the finance function.

This role requires a proactive approach to client service, exceptional problem‑solving skills, and a strong understanding of commercial drivers. Managing workload, stakeholders and deadlines will be a key part of the role. There is an opportunity to help shape the service provided, with the ideal candidate being able to suggest improvements and additions to our services.

About the role

Full time role

Office based

Flexible hours

(to suit commitments)

Comfortable modern offices

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Personalised development plan

The responsibilities

Making sure all client data is up to date and accurate.

Enquiries

Picking up and fielding enquiries from Clients on their portfolios.

Team Development

Sharing knowledge, experience and insights with team members to help improve team performance.

Business Development

Identify, communicate and implement opportunities to improve processes that contribute to the improvement of the business.

VAT Returns

Assistance in preparing information for VAT returns and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Payroll Support

Assist in payroll support and expense claims processing

Self Development

Drive and motivate yourself to acquire new knowledge and skills to be the best that you can be.

Reconcile petty cash/supplier payments

Help prepare financial reports and assist with audits as required

The requirements

Commitment to five‑star service

Team player

Eager to learn

Able to see the big picture

Commercially savvy

Drive for constant improvement

Study for AAT Level 3

Proficient in Microsoft packages

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