Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Lewes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Lewes is seeking a Permanent Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day finance activities and maintain accurate records in a busy property finance team. The role involves processing routine documents, resolving straightforward discrepancies and assisting with regular reporting.

The successful candidate will be meticulous, able to meet deadlines and communicate clearly with colleagues. Driving is required and notice period can be short.

Qualifications

• Experience completing finance administration and maintaining financial records.
• Good accuracy when entering, checking and organising financial information.
• Ability to manage routine finance tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confidence handling finance documents and maintaining clear records.
• Identify straightforward data issues and follow through.
• Clear communication when responding to finance queries.
• Driver with short or no notice period.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and keep finance information up to date.
• Process routine finance documents and ensure they are recorded correctly.
• Check financial data for accuracy and resolve straightforward discrepancies.
• Organise finance files and supporting documents for easy access.
• Prepare information needed for regular finance reporting.
• Respond to finance-related queries and provide clear information to colleagues.
• Complete day-to-day accounting and finance administration in a timely manner.
• Help maintain orderly processes across the Accounting & Finance department.

Skills

Finance administration

Record maintenance

Accuracy

Routine finance tasks

Data issue identification

Clear communication

Driver

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant in Lewes, you will help keep the accounting and finance function organised by maintaining accurate financial records and handling day-to-day finance tasks. Working in the property industry, you will provide reliable administrative support that helps the business run smoothly.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the property industry in Lewes.

Description

• Maintain accurate financial records and keep finance information up to date.
• Process routine finance documents and ensure they are recorded correctly.
• Check financial data for accuracy and resolve straightforward discrepancies.
• Organise finance files and supporting documents for easy access.
• Prepare information needed for regular finance reporting.
• Respond to finance-related queries and provide clear information to colleagues.
• Complete day-to-day accounting and finance administration in a timely manner.
• Help maintain orderly processes across the Accounting & Finance department.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Experience completing finance administration and maintaining financial records.
• Good accuracy when entering, checking and organising financial information.
• Ability to manage routine finance tasks and work to agreed deadlines.
• Confidence handling finance documents and maintaining clear records.
• Ability to identify straightforward data issues and follow them through.
• Clear communication skills when responding to finance queries.
• Car driver and on a short or no notice period.

Job Offer

• Permanent Assistant Accuntant position based in Lewes.
• Salary of £38,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.

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