Assistant Accountant

Keeler Recruitment; South Creake; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Keeler Recruitment is assisting a client in recruiting an Assistant Accountant. This full-time, hybrid position supports day-to-day finance functions and offers exposure to multiple accounting tasks.

The role requires someone with accounts experience, strong attention to detail, and good Excel skills. You will work with the finance team to improve processes and support budgets and cashflow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate work output.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and proactive in improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue sales invoices with correct VAT and terms.
• Issue monthly customer statements and chase overdue payments.
• Answer customer account queries promptly and professionally.
• Process credits/refunds per procedures and record card payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and allocate ledgers to periods.
• Support close of sales/purchase ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Assist VAT returns and monthly management accounts prep.
• Support budgets, forecasts and cashflow projections.
• Collaborate across the business during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Good communication

Microsoft Excel

Proactive attitude

Process improvement mindset

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Salary: circa £28,000

Full-time | Permanent

Hybrid working available

The Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Accountant to join their established and collaborative finance team.

This is a varied opportunity for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment. You'll play an important role in ensuring the day-to-day finance function runs smoothly, while gaining exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a genuine interest in finance, alongside a proactive approach to improving processes and supporting the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute sales invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct VAT rates and payment terms are applied.
• Issue monthly customer statements and proactively chase overdue payments.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer account queries, dealing with these promptly and professionally.
• Process credits and refunds in line with agreed procedures.
• Process telephone card payments from customers.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the close of the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring transactions are allocated to the correct accounting periods.
• Prepare nominal ledger journals, bank postings and complete bank reconciliations.
• Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with budgets, forecasts and cashflow preparation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, providing additional support with calls, emails and ad hoc tasks during busy periods.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role who is keen to develop their career and take on a varied position.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.
• A genuine interest in understanding processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• The confidence to ask questions and constructively challenge processes where appropriate.