Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Salary: Up to £30,000Location: Fully Office BasedPermanent Full Time Macildowie are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established professional services organisation. This is a varied, hands-on accounts position offering exposure across transactional finance, banking, reconciliations and purchase ledger. Working as part of a supportive accounts team and reporting into the Head of Accounts, you''ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function. This could be a great opportunity for someone who already has experience within an accounts or finance environment and is looking for a broad role where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are genuinely important. The Role As Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Monitoring daily bank transactions and accurately recording incoming receipts Posting receipts and payments to the appropriate client accounts and ledgers Processing and checking electronic payments, including BACS and CHAPS Ensuring payments are correctly authorised and sufficient funds are available before processing Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations Investigating and resolving discrepancies, working with colleagues where required Processing transfers and journals in line with internal procedures and relevant regulatory requirements Posting invoices and ensuring costs are correctly allocated Maintaining records relating to direct debits and standing ..... full job details .....