Downey Osborne
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
Downey Osborne is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller across a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the finance function, gaining exposure to reconciliations, month-end processes, cashflow, VAT, and financial reporting. This role offers excellent scope to develop your skills and progress your career within a growing business.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000
- Early finish every Friday
- Free onsite parking
- Healthcare benefits
- 28 days annual leave
- Clear opportunities for career progression
- Permanent, full-time position
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About You
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role
- At least 12 to 18 months of relevant accounting experience
- Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Exposure to month-end processes would be advantageous
- Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confident using Excel and accounting systems
- Experience using Xero would be advantageous
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team
About Your New Role
Always
- Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
- Maintain accurate financial records.
- Complete bank and account reconciliations.
- Support the day-to-day finance function.
- Assist the Financial Controller as required.
Often
- Process supplier payments and support credit control activities.
- Assist with cashflow monitoring and reporting.
- Support payroll administration and liaise with external providers.
- Assist with month-end processes and journal postings.
- Prepare account reconciliations and support accruals.
- Assist with management accounts and financial reporting.
- Support VAT returns and maintain relevant documentation.
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Occasionally
- Support audit and year-end processes.
- Prepare financial schedules and reports.
- Assist with finance projects and process improvements.
- Provide additional support across the wider finance team.
Never
- Compromise accuracy or attention to detail.
- Trust a spreadsheet that has been “quickly updated” by five different people.
- Avoid dancing in the rain unless you feel like it
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