Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £25,000 - £28,000
- Location: Guildford
- Job Type: Full-time
We are a small family-run business in Guildford looking for a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to be an integral part of our company. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day management of our accounting records and financial processes.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assist with the preparation of financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Complete purchase orders and manage payroll.
- Manage day-to-day transactions, including posting and recording accounts receivables and payables.
- Support the accounting department by performing clerical tasks, including processing and recording transactions, preparing reports and budgets, fielding communications with clients and vendors, fact-checking, filing, and other duties, as needed.
- Assist with the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
- Help with other accounting projects, as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an accounts assistant or relevant role in accounting.
- Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.
- Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers.
- Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
- Proficiency in English and in MS Office.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Relevant certification (e.g., AAT) or studying towards an accounting qualification is advantageous.
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary.
- Opportunity to work in a close-knit family business environment.
- Supportive team and management.
- Professional development opportunities.
To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.