Accounts Assistant - Part-time

Role & Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance manager with day-to-day accounting and financial administration ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions as well as assisting with routine reporting and month-end duties.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process accounts payable including supplier invoices, receipts and credit notes to enable timely payment and correct cost centre allocation
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Process credit card transactions and perform balance reconciliations
• Raise and issue customer invoices as needed
• Liaise with internal teams to request Vat invoices from suppliers for processing
• Input data into accounting systems accurately

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Prepare and support bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are balanced
• Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations regularly to ensure records match
• Assist with internal reporting and ad-hoc finance projects as required
• Support month-end and year-end tasks such as preparing basic reporting and supporting documentation

Finance Administration

• Enter financial data and transactions into accounting system Xero
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Respond to internal/external finance queries efficiently
• Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and clients regarding payments and account queries
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including assisting with any ad-hoc financial requests

Key Requirements:

• At least one year of experience in a similar role, specifically within accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliation
• Strong numeracy and accuracy with financial data
• AAT qualification (Level 2/3) or working towards it, or equivalent experience
• A degree in finance, accounting or a related field is an advantage
• Practical bookkeeping and reconciliation experience
• Experience with accounting software Xero and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external suppliers
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines