Part Time Accounts Assistant

** 24 hours week / 3 days a week ** £30,000 pro rata ** Pension ** Parking ** Stunning offices

Varied role involving a combination of accounting, bookkeeping and financial tasks. In addition to accounts payable, receivable and expenses you will also be responsible for keeping financial records up to date, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure that the company’s daily accounting functions run accurately and effectively.
• Keeping financial records updated, preparing reports and reconciling bank statements.
• Provide accounting support to the organisation.
• Type accurately, prepare and maintain accounting documents and records
• Prepare and process bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
• Reconcile accounts in a timely manner
• Daily enter key data of financial transactions in database
• Provide assistance and support to company personnel
• Research, track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Inform management and compile reports/summaries on activity areas
• Function in accordance with established standards, procedures and applicable laws

The successful person will have;

• Previous proven experience in accounting is essential
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures
• Experience of SAGE Accountancy would be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word etc)
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and financial reports
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform filing and record keeping tasks
• Data entry and word processing skills
• Well organised

What you can expect;

• Based in Leatherhead
• £30,000 pro rata
• 24 hours a week, over a minimum of 3 days
• 22 days holiday pro rata based on a 24 hour week

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