Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Finance / Accounts Assistant
Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

An established accountancy firm in Barnet is seeking a meticulous and motivated Finance / Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a foundational understanding of accountancy principles who is looking to advance their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial documents and reports, including ledgers, invoices, and balance sheets.
• Support with the processing of invoices, receipts, and payments, ensuring accurate and timely entries.
• Assist with reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and update databases as needed.
• Help prepare financial statements and reports under the guidance of senior accountants.
• Communicate with clients to address basic inquiries regarding billing or payments.
• Work closely with team members to support audits and end-of-year financial processes.
• Handle ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required to ensure smooth office operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Education & Experience:
  • Minimum of 12 months commercial experience in a finance-related role or a degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Skills & Knowledge:
  • Basic understanding of accountancy principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, calculations, and basic analysis.
  • Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is advantageous but not essential.
• Attributes:
  • Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, both in writing and verbally.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity for career development within a reputable, long-established firm.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.

If you are an organized and driven individual with a foundational understanding of finance and a desire to grow your skills, we would love to hear from you!