Accounts Assistant

Accounts AssistantJoin a growing organisation as an Accounts Assistant, where you'll play an important role in delivering accurate and timely financial transactions across a portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional looking to develop their skills within a varied role, working across multiple aspects of finance in a collaborative team environment. About the RoleAs an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for completing a range of financial transactions for a defined portfolio of clients, ensuring all work is processed accurately and within agreed timescales. You'll support key finance functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll preparation, VAT and month-end activities, while maintaining excellent communication with clients and colleagues. Key Responsibilities • Process financial transactions accurately and efficiently across a portfolio of clients. • Prepare VAT returns. • Assist with payroll preparation. • Process purchase ledger transactions. • Prepare and issue unpaid bills reports. • Prepare weekly payment runs. • Support sales ledger and credit control activities. • Complete bank and weekly bank reconciliations. • Perform month-end reconciliations and adjustments. • Manage the client inbox, responding to, actioning and filing emails in a timely manner. • Maintain and update client "How To" documents. • Participate in the team phone rota. Key Requirements • Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant OR transactional finance role, OR recent Graduate. • Good literacy and numeracy skills (equivalent to GCSE Grade 5 or above in English and Maths). • Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel. • AAT, CIMA or ACCA trainee, or qualified by experience. • Experience using accounting software, preferably QuickBooks, Xero or Sage. • Experience using Microsoft Excel within a finance environment. • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. • Ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines. • Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels. • Reliable, proactive and supportive team player with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. What's on Offer • Permanent opportunity. • Opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients. • Broad exposure across transactional finance, including VAT, payroll, purchase ledger, sales ledger and month-end processes. • Collaborative and supportive team environment.