Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £28,000 to £30,000
- Location: Wickford
- Job Type: Full-time NO HYBRID
We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role is suited for a detail-oriented individual with a knack for numbers and a passion for finance. As an Accounts Assistant, you will support our daily accounting tasks and contribute to the efficient operation of our finance department.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assist with routine accounting duties including processing transactions, maintaining cost reports, and managing invoices.
- Support the preparation of budgetary reports and financial statements.
- Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies.
- Create and update expense reports.
- Process reimbursement forms.
- Prepare bank deposits.
- Enter financial transactions into internal databases.
- Check spreadsheets for accuracy.
- Maintain digital and physical financial records.
- Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed.
- Review and file payroll documents.
- Participate in quarterly and annual audits.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven work experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
- Familiarity with finance regulations.
- Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks).
- Organization skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- AAT qualification or working towards an accounting degree is advantageous.
If this is something of interest, please apply today!