**Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Job Type: Full-time
We are currently seeking a diligent Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team of 4, reporting into the Financial Controller. The company is a thriving SME within the Medical industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting our finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organised, and has a passion for finance.
**Day-to-day of the role:
- Assisting with the preparation of financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Completing purchase orders and managing payroll.
- Completing bank reconciliations.
- Entering financial information into appropriate software programs.
- Managing company ledgers.
- Coordinating internal and external audits.
- Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies.
- Handling accruals and prepayments.
- Managing monthly budgeting tasks.
- Encoding accounting entries for data processing.
- Sorting financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts.
- Reviewing computer reports for accuracy and meticulously tracing errors back to their source.
**Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with finance regulations.
- Good maths and calculation skills to manage financial records.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP).
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to analyse large amounts of data.
- Qualifications (AAT, ACCA or equivalent) are preferred but not essential.
**Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of £26k - £28k.
- Opportunity to work within a dynamic SME environment.
- Exposure to a variety of financial operations.
- Support for professional development.
- Hybrid working.
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy and sell)
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee discounts (gym membership, healthcare etc.)
- Life insurance.
To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.