Accounts Assistant

Reed

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 12 days

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9, England

£18,000 - £25,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Accounts Assistant position offers an annual salary between £18,000 and £25,000, depending on experience.
This full-time, permanent role is based in Beaconsfield and is ideal for individuals looking to start or advance their accounting careers.
Key responsibilities include maintaining accounting records, ensuring accurate client account ledgers, and managing property completion accounting tasks.
Candidates should possess effective communication skills, attention to detail, and some experience in a finance department is preferred.
The position includes benefits such as a company pension scheme and requires a willingness to learn and adapt in a busy finance team.

Accounts Assistant

Annual Salary: £18,000 - £25,000 dependant on experience
Location: Beaconsfield (office based)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our small yet busy finance team within a reputable firm of solicitors. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are looking to either begin their journey in accounting or further develop their existing skills.

Day-to-day of the role:

Maintain accounting records with timeliness and accuracy.
Ensure Client Account ledgers are up-to-date and accurate.
Post payments and receipts efficiently.
Minimise the list of “transactions to process”.
Play a key role in accounting for property completions.
Chase and prepare client to office transfers.
Manage control of client account ledgers.
Engage in further accounting tasks such as bank reconciliations.
Raise overhead payments as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Effective communication skills.
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
Adaptability in a changing environment.
Patience, good manners, and a professional approach to work at all times.
Ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks and enquiries.
Reasonable Excel skills with the willingness to learn more.
Experience in a finance department is preferred.
A strong desire to learn about accounting in a busy finance team within a legal business.

Benefits:

Company pension scheme.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday.

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