Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of a busy and successful business.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of finance administration while working closely with the wider team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank, cash and credit card accounts.
• Maintain debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Prepare, submit and reconcile VAT returns.
• Process monthly direct debit collections.
• Post journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Complete account reconciliations through to trial balance at year end.
• Ensure financial deadlines and statutory requirements are met.
• Assist with monthly billing and invoicing.
• Process payroll using Sage Payroll.
• Provide general office support, including answering telephone enquiries and assisting with ad hoc administrative duties.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar bookkeeping role.
• Essential experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Sage Payroll experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

Qualifications (Desirable):

• AAT qualification or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £27,000.
• 22 days annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Free parking.
• Convenient location close to Metro links.
• Full-time, permanent position with a well-established business.