About the Role
Based in Southampton, this permanent Accounts Assistant- hybrid role sits within a head office finance team at a market leading organisation, working three days on-site and two remotely. The successful applicant will take ownership of daily and periodic bank reconciliations across several accounts, matching transactions to accounting records and investigating variances. Duties also involve resolving discrepancies, monitoring account activity, processing supplier and other payments, and supporting cashbook and balance sheet upkeep. Candidates should be highly organised, detail focused, and comfortable interrogating numbers to ensure financial records remain accurate. The position offers a salary of £28,000 to £32,000 per annum on a full time, permanent contract.
Sheridan Maine is working in partnership with a market leading Southampton based company who are seeking a highly organised and detail focused Accounts Assistant to join their head office finance team.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, investigating discrepancies and making sure financial information is accurate and up to date.
Key duties of the role include;
- Completing daily and regular bank reconciliations across multiple bank accounts
- Matching bank transactions to accounting records and investigating differences
- Identifying, investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies
- Monitoring bank accounts and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
- Processing and monitoring supplier and other payments
- Assisting with cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the accounts payable function, including processing invoices and resolving queries
- Providing general support to the wider finance team when required
To be considered for this role, you must have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
- Experience with bank reconciliations
- Inquisitive nature and problem solving skills
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach
- The ability to manage deadlines and work independently
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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