Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Accounts Assistant in a growing business in Guildford. This progressive role offers the chance to enhance your skills while preparing account settlements, supporting management information, and ensuring accurate financial processes. You'll be part of a dynamic team, working closely with the Finance Manager and gaining valuable study support towards your accounting qualifications. Enjoy a hybrid work model after the training period, alongside competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of annual leave. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Study Support

25 Days Annual Leave

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role is essential.
• Candidates may be studying towards an accountancy qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare account settlements and reconciliations accurately.
• Support monthly management information production.
• Responsible for credit control and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Excel Skills

Problem Solving

Team Player

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Job description

• New Accounts Assistant role in Guildford
• Competitive salary and benefits

About Our Client

A new opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a growing business based in Guildford. This is a progressive role offering study support and you will report into the Finance Manager.

Job Description

1. Prepare timely account settlement and accurate account reconciliations.
2. Support the production of monthly management information for internal and external parties.
3. Production of monthly statements and payments.
4. Ensure accurate processing of income into the system.
5. Post cash and insurance Income.
6. Liaising with colleagues to resolve issues and queries.
7. To support the accurate and timely operation of the office purchase ledgers and process staff expenses.
8. Bank any cheques received on an ad hoc basis as required.
9. Responsible for credit control - Preparing chasers and dealing with accounts on stop.
10. Responsible for accurate completion of the cashbooks and perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
11. Follow financial policies, procedures and controls and assist in their development so as to ensure that they conform to generally accepted accounting principles and meet regulatory requirements.
12. Maintaining Daily Cashflow.
13. Credit card reconciliation.
14. Prepare ad hoc reports as required by management.
15. Support Year End Audit.

The Successful Applicant

• Candidates should have experience within a finance role
• May be studying towards an accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
• Excellent Excel skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Team player

What's on Offer

Accounts Assistant

• Salary up to £33,000
• Hybrid after training/probation period
• Study support
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional benefits