Accounts Assistant

A thriving SME in the Guildford area is looking to add an ambitious, motivated Accounts Assistant to their growing finance team.  The role reports directly into the Financial Director, an inspirational and supportive leader who treats her staff with the respect and recognition they deserve.Your remit will be very broad, encompassing elements of transactional accounting such as purchase ledger, assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, and some general office/ administrative duties.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a stable, successful business with a friendly, inclusive culture, which invests in and develops its employees to ensure their long-term career aspirations are achieved.What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Processing Invoices: Ensure all supplier invoices and expenses are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Handle both AP and AR functions, including follow-up on outstanding invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Bank Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of bank statements, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Assisting with Month-End: Support the finance team in preparing month-end reports and balance sheets.
• Supporting Budget Preparation: Assist with budget preparation, monitoring expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• General office/administrative duties.

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy:

• Background in transactional finance including purchase ledger, double entry, nominal codes and journal posting.
• First rate interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills, with excellent spoken and written English.
• Positive, proactive, ‘can do’ attitude, well organised and willing to assist with whatever is required.
• Knowledge of at least one major ERP system (ideally SAP) plus intermediate Excel (formulae and lookups).
• AAT/ACCA/CIMA studier and/or degree in Accountancy & Finance (desirable).

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant:

• Hybrid model with 2 days working from home (after initial training/onboarding period).
• Study support for AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
• Comprehensive healthcare package, including dental and optical.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Free onsite parking.

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