Accounts Assistant

Office Angels; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support finance operations in Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of finance experience and an AAT Level 2 qualification. Responsibilities include monitoring accounts, processing payments, and managing reconciliation. Strong Excel skills are essential. This is a full-time permanent role with the possibility of hybrid work after the onboarding period.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a generalist finance role.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the accounts inbox and efficiently handle queries.
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations and ensure accurate data entry.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Familiarity with accounting software

Education

AAT Level 2 qualification

Job description

Role

Accounts Assistant

Location

Wakefield (free parking on site)

Type

Permanent, Full Time

Hybrid

1 day from home after onboarding period

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance enthusiast looking for your next challenge? Our client is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to support the UK finance operations in maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth operations. If you have at least 2 years of finance experience and a passion for numbers, we want to hear from you!

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all finance operations run seamlessly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the accounts inbox and efficiently handling queries
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Posting daily bank transactions and managing cheques
• Completing bank reconciliations and ensuring accurate data entry across multiple companies
• Processing expense claims, credit card reconciliations, and petty cash records
• Handling inter-company invoicing and other ad-hoc invoices and cash transactions
• Entering journals as required
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations related to your work
• Preparing data for VAT returns submissionSupporting broader finance tasks to meet month-end deadlines
• Providing basic cover for sales ledger and purchase ledger
• Assisting the wider team as required

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• AAT Level 2 qualification - funding for AAT Level 3 available!
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a generalist finance role
• Strong IT skills, especially in Excel
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• A collaborative spirit, with the ability to build relationships across various levels and departments
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and become a vital part of our client's finance team, apply today!

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