Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping & Transactional Accounting
• Record and post all bank and cash transactions (receipts and payments) accurately and promptly.
• Maintain and update daily cash books.
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices and prompt responses to queries.
• Code invoices correctly in line with the company’s nominal ledger and cost centre structure.
• Review aged creditors reports regularly and take appropriate follow-up actions.
• Prepare and upload online bank payments for approval.
• Import weekly sales invoices into the SAGE accounting system.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and support reconciliation tasks at period-end.
• Process monthly staff expense reimbursements in accordance with company policy.
• Record and control petty cash transactions.

Finance Support & Administration:

• Provide administrative support to the wider Finance team as required.
• Assist in the preparation and review of period-end management accounts.
• Support timesheet processing and assist with payroll-related tasks.
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absences.
• Assist with ad hoc finance-related projects and reporting tasks.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a similar finance or bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and timely financial information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; comfortable working with spreadsheets and formulas.
• Experience using accounting software (SAGE preferred but not essential).
• Ability to reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies effectively.
• A proactive team player, able to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.