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Accounts Assistant

Absolute Recruit
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

London, Greater London N8 7HR, England

Salary

£28,000 - £31,000 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accounts Assistant position is located in Southgate, London, offering a salary range of £28,000 - £31,000 depending on experience.
  • This full-time role requires candidates to work on-site from Monday to Friday in a family-run business environment.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting bank reconciliations, and processing employee expense claims.
  • The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, a good knowledge of accounting software and Excel, and excellent communication skills.
  • Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, with a focus on contributing to the company's growing financial operations.
Job Title: Accounts AssistantLocation: Southgate, LondonSalary: £28,000 - £31,000 (dependent on experience)Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (on-site)Benefits: Onsite parking, family-run business environmentAbout Us:A friendly, family-run business based in Southgate with a strong commitment to quality and customer service. We are looking for a dedicated accounts assistant to join a supportive finance team and support our growing financial operations. This role offers a fantastic chance to progress within the company and grow into an assistant accountant (balance-sheet recs, month-end duties, year-end duties).Key Responsibilities:
  1. Accounts Payable:You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the accounts payable process, including the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, matching purchase orders, and reconciling discrepancies. You will liaise with suppliers to resolve any issues and ensure timely payments.
  2. Accounts Receivable:In this role, you will handle all incoming payments, ensuring they are correctly applied to the appropriate accounts. You'll also be responsible for generating and sending customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue accounts to ensure prompt payment.
  3. Bank Reconciliations:You will conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure all company transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system. This includes investigating and resolving any discrepancies, ensuring a smooth and accurate month-end closing process.
  4. Expenses Management:You will process and manage employee expense claims, ensuring that all claims are submitted in line with company policy and correctly reimbursed. This includes verifying receipts, coding expenses to the appropriate accounts, and ensuring timely reimbursement.
Key Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
  • Good working knowledge of accounting software and Excel
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams
  • Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous

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