Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant, who is highly proficient in the use of Sage Line 50 software and maintaining accurate financial records, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations

As an Accountant Assistant, you will play an important role in the financial management operations. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of financial tasks, from maintaining accurate records to ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in recording, classifying, and maintaining financial transactions in the company's accounting software (Sage Line 50 Software).
• Support in the preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Invoice Processing: Generating and processing invoices for sales made or services provided, and ensuring accuracy in billing and collections.
• Accounts Payable: Managing accounts payable by verifying and processing invoices from suppliers and vendors, reconciling statements, and preparing payments.
• Expense Management: Recording and categorizing expenses incurred by the company, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with expense policies.
• Data Entry and Filing: Maintaining organized and accurate financial records by inputting data into accounting software and filing documents such as invoices, receipts, and financial reports.
• Assisting with Audits: Providing support during internal or external audits by gathering relevant financial documents, reconciling accounts, and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations relevant to the industry and jurisdiction in which the company operates.
• Detailed costings for projects to account for all sales and costs accumulated for project
• Ensure Reconciling petty cash expenditure, employee expenses and corporate credit card payments compliance with all accounting and financial regulations and standards.
• Provide support in ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting as needed.

What we are looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a AAT Qualified.
• Previous experience in accounting or finance - gained within commerce roles.
• Proficiency in SAGE accounting software (Essential) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Someone who is highly trustworthy, confidential and able to work on own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Takes pride in their work and likes to deliver work of a high quality standard.

Please apply now for immediate consideration. This role offers an immediate start.