Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Southminster | Hybrid | 20 Hours | £13 to £14 Per Hour (£13,520 to £14,506 Per Annum)

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant with a passion for client service and a strong bookkeeping background?

Our client, a dynamic, cloud-based accounting practice, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their innovative Virtual Finance Hub. They focus on delivering exceptional value to clients by combining tech-driven efficiency with a personal touch.

To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 4 years’ UK based experience and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 

Requirements

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Xero certified and knowledge of other apps would be beneficial
• CONNECT with clients effectively and professionally
• Commitment to learning new skills, developing and SHARING your knowledge
• Act with due care and attention and ensure confidentiality is applied at all times
• SUPPORT the team and have a positive mindset
• Deliver a WOW experience and show you CARE
• Ability to LISTEN and follow instructions

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a professional relationship with our clients
• Post client invoices, bills & expenses
• Reconcile clients bank accounts
• Check and send supplier statements and keep clients purchase and sales ledgers up to date
• Proactively request client information and documents
• Monitor clients email inboxes and process accordingly
• Prepare client payment run reports
• Prepare payrolls for review
• Prepare clients month end reconciliations and reports for review
• Support the Accounting Technicians and Seniors with other accounting tasks
• Perform various office duties, like answering the phone, filing etc
• Any other ad-hoc activities and duties as required by the company

Benefits

• £13 - £14 Per Hour (£13,520 - £14,560 per annum)
• 9am to 5:30pm – 20 Hours
• 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Pension Contribution
• Hybrid working / Casual dress code
• Full Study package – Continue your studies to qualification
• Excellent in-house career prospects in our growing firm
• Great opportunity to join a fantastic team, with a wealth of experience
• On-going extra formal and informal in-house courses and training
• Regular team social events

If you’re ready to bring your skills to a modern accounting team, email your CV to (url removed)