Digital Finance - Assistant Accountant

BHP, Chartered Accountants; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

BHP, Chartered Accountants in Sheffield is seeking a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant to support clients with outsourced finance and bookkeeping activities and to help clients embrace digital accounting solutions.

Join a growing Digital Finance team and develop skills using cloud accounting software, perform purchase ledger tasks, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or enrolled in AAT Level 3 or 4.
• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with payment runs and supplier payments.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software.
• Prepare VAT returns and support compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Build strong client relationships.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Tools

Accounting software

Cloud accounting

Job description

Description

BHP is a leading accountancy and business advisory firm, providing expert support to ambitious businesses and individuals across the UK. As part of Sumer, a growing network of regional accountancy practices, we combine local relationships with national expertise to deliver exceptional client service.

We're looking for a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance administration, bookkeeping, purchase ledger, or accounts assistant experience who is keen to develop their skills within a modern, technology-driven finance environment.

Department

Digital Finance

Location

Sheffield

Key Responsibilities

As a Digital Finance Accounts Assistant, you'll support clients with a variety of outsourced finance and bookkeeping activities while helping them embrace digital accounting solutions. Working closely with colleagues and clients, you'll ensure financial records are accurate, up to date, and delivered to the highest standard.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is passionate about using technology to improve finance processes.

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier payments
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
• Processing and reconciling employee expenses
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting compliance requirements
• Managing client finance inboxes and responding to queries
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Helping clients transition to and make best use of digital accounting systems
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies through technology
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

We're looking for someone who:

• Is currently studying AAT Level 3 or AAT Level 4
• Has some experience in an accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts assistant role
• Has strong numerical and analytical skills
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Is comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Has strong organisational and time management skills
• Enjoys learning new systems and technologies
• Has a positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team
• Has strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset

Belong @ Sumer

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• We Make It Count

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