Accounts Assistant
About the RoleMy client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant/ Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reporting and compliance tasks.The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director and liaise across multiple departments, playing a key role in ensuring smooth financial processes across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesDaily DutiesProcess factoring for previous day invoices, including checking posted credit notesManage and resolve Closenet disapproved balances and related queriesUpdate cashflow forecastsMonitor and maintain finance email inboxesComplete cashbook postings for all bank accounts, including Close BrothersProcess sales invoices via Ariba as requiredProcess purchase invoices and reconcile supplier statementsIssue and post sales invoices dailySet up new customer and supplier accounts in line with company proceduresSupport staff holiday administrationManage incoming postWeekly DutiesMonitor aged payables and prepare payment schedulesComplete weekly BACS payment runs and issue remittance adviceMaintain creditor payment schedule spreadsheetsMonitor aged receivables and support credit control activitiesProduce staff sign-in sheetsReview purchase orders for GRNI and investigate missing invoicesReview sales and purchase return ordersLiaise with sales, purchasing, and operations teams to resolve billing/payment queriesMonthly DutiesDownload and reconcile Close Brothers client statements across all currenciesProcess Close Brothers charges invoicesProcess staff expenses, including cash and credit card claimsComplete PVA import statement reconciliationsProvide sales teams with outstanding proof of export documentationReconcile Close Brothers debtor ledger to Business CentralGeneral ResponsibilitiesAssist with month-end and year-end processesRespond to routine finance queries from internal stakeholdersMaintain accurate records within the ERP/accounting systemIdentify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficienciesEnsure compliance with internal financial proceduresLiaise professionally with suppliers, customers, auditors, and advisorsEscalate financial risks or anomalies to the Finance DirectorProvide administrative support to the Finance DirectorHandle all financial and commercial information confidentiallyProvide ad-hoc support as requiredSkills & ExperiencePrevious experience in a finance assistant / accounts assistant roleStrong understanding of purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, and credit controlExcellent attention to detail and numerical accuracyStrong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloadConfident communicator with a professional approachAbility to work independently and as part of a teamHigh level of discretion and confidentialityWhat We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for someone proactive, reliable, and detail-focused who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
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