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Accounts Assistant
The Accounts Assistant will assist the Finance Team with the day-to-day tasks in connection with recording accounts information for cash management, revenue, various costs, and other month-end accounting tasks.
The position will offer the opportunity to develop all-round accounting skills and will be pivotal to the efficient functioning of the processes within the above-mentioned scope of the business.
Client Details
The employer is a well-established organization. They are a medium-sized company known for their focus on operational excellence and commitment to providing high-quality services.
Description
- Prepare payments (electronic/cheque) for approval with correct documentation and ensure they are compliant with the company's policies.
- Input details on the cashbook on a monthly basis.
- Perform bank reconciliations utilizing online banking systems and investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments within month-end deadlines.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies.
- Prepare monthly finance reports.
- Analyse monthly cost and revenue variance analysis.
- Liaise with internal teams to monitor costs and ensure financial accuracy.
- Respond to finance-related queries from internal departments.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.
- Provide holiday cover for the duties of other Accounts Assistants.
- Assist in maintaining accurate revenue records and reporting on revenue.
- Support with raising invoices, submission of claims, and ensuring cash is correctly allocated.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Carry out general finance administration and ad hoc duties as required.
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A Successful Accounts Assistant Should Have
- Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
- Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and working to month-end deadlines.
- Basic accounting qualification such as AAT, or similar.
- Experience using accounting software e.g. Oracle/SAP (desirable).
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Flexible approach to working hours.
Job Offer
- A salary ranging from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.
- A permanent role in a reputable organisation.
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development in Accounting & Finance.
- A supportive work environment based in London.
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