Junior Accounts Assistant

Ruth Miskin Training; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Accounts Assistant to support their accounts department. In this dynamic role, you will engage with clients, process invoices, and maintain accurate financial records. Your contributions will ensure the smooth operation of financial processes while developing your skills in a supportive environment. With a competitive salary and a commitment to personal development, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in finance. Join a collaborative team where your attention to detail and customer service skills will shine, making a real impact on the organization.

Benefits

Healthcare

25 Days Holiday

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Office Socials

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths qualification is essential.
• Experience in an administrative or entry-level accounting role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support for account-related inquiries.
• Process invoices and assist with account reconciliation.
• Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.

Skills

GCSE English and Maths

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Accounting software (Xero)

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

A-level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Xero

Job description

Junior Accounts Assistant

Employment type: full-time, permanent

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm (with 1 hr for lunch)

Location: Hybrid (Home and Ruth Miskin Training’s Head Office, Liverpool Street, London)

Salary: between £25,000 to £27,000 per annum - dependant on experience

In addition to a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, other benefits at Ruth Miskin Training include:

• Healthcare
• 25 Days Holiday (in addition to Bank Holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Office Socials

About the role:

As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the accounts department. Your responsibilities will include providing customer support, preparing sales invoices, maintaining accurate sales ledgers and providing support to the credit control function. You will also assist with maintaining the accounting system, processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments.

Main responsibilities:

• Customer support: providing support to clients via email or phone regarding account-related enquiries.
• Invoice processing: handling the preparation, processing, and verification of invoices.
• Account reconciliation: assisting in the reconciliation of accounts and resolving any discrepancies, maintaining accurate sales ledgers.
• Credit control: ensuring invoices are paid on time as per the company’s payment terms.
• Assist with audits: helping prepare for and assist during internal and external audits.
• General administrative tasks: supporting the finance team with general office tasks.

Qualifications and skills:

• Education: GCSE English and Maths qualification (or equivalent) is essential. Educated to A-level or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience: previous experience in an administrative or entry-level accounting role is advantageous but not essential.
• Customer service: a positive approach to assisting clients and resolving their inquiries.
• Technical skills: proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Familiarity with accounting software Xero is a plus.
• Communication skills: excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail: strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial tasks.
• Organisational skills: ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain thorough records.
• Team player: a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and assisting the finance and operations teams.
• Analytical skills: basic analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Recruitment process:

Closing date for applications: Thursday 9th January 2025 at 12:00pm

Shortlisting: 9th/10th January 2025

Interviews: w/c 13th January 2025 (face to face in London Head Office)

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. You will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from RMT leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between RMT leader and trainer.