Accounts Assistant

We''re recruiting on behalf of a Group Company home to a portfolio of reputable global brands. They''re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team, supporting the Financial Controller across a broad range of day-to-day accounting tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA to gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while working within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Main Responsibilities Will Include: Assisting with the weekly cash flow and payment run Monitoring the accounts inbox and posting sales and purchase invoices and credit notes onto Sage Supporting monthly and quarterly close preparations Ensuring invoices and documents are authorised in line with company procedures Checking bank statements and updating the cashbook across all currencies, including e-commerce sales Carrying out monthly balance sheet and VAT reconciliations Preparing and maintaining various Excel worksheets on a monthly basis Assisting with monthly cash flow preparation, yearly budgeting, and other ad-hoc tasks as required Person Specification: Studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA Experience within finance, either on the commercial side of accounts or within an accounting practice (auditing firm) Good knowledge of double entry bookkeeping Strong Excel skills Comfortable working to strict deadlines, with a strong work ethic and enthusiasm ..... full job details .....