Accounts Assistant (Temporary, possible Temp to Perm)

Quarter4 Limited; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Accounts Assistant to handle financial record keeping, manage accounts payable and receivable, and provide administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and effective communication skills. Previous experience in accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting terminology and basic bookkeeping principles.
• Previous experience in an accounting assistant or similar role is often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions and journals.
• Maintain and update sales and purchase ledgers.
• Handle petty cash transactions.
• Process invoices and bills for payment.
• Perform bank statement reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proficiency with accounting software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant

In the main, responsibilities include processing invoices, managing accounts payable and receivable, performing bank reconciliations, and entering data into financial systems. Key duties involve maintaining financial records, assisting with audits and financial reporting, and performing administrative support for the finance team. Essential skills include strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, and good communication.

Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping:

• Process and record financial transactions and journals.
• Maintain and update sales and purchase ledgers.
• Handle petty cash transactions and maintain ledgers.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process invoices and bills for payment.
• Issue invoices to clients and external partners.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

Reconciliations & Reporting:

• Perform bank statement reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

Administrative Support:

• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of accounting terminology and basic bookkeeping principles.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience & Education

• Previous experience in an accounting assistant or similar role is often preferred