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We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that values collaboration, expertise, and trust in both internal teams and client relationships.
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the firm’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in receipts, payments, and billing processes.
Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant:
- Receipts: Handling all manner of incoming funds including electronic, cheque, online payments, card payments, and cash. You will also manage deposit account openings, closures, and monthly reconciliations.
- Billing: Posting bills, credit notes, and managing transfers related to funds, time, and disbursements. This includes costs transfers, write-offs, and managing invoices related to Land Registry, Companies House, and other third-party services.
- Payments: Inputting and authorising electronic and cheque payments, dealing with out-of-date cheques, and maintaining trust registers.
- Float Duties: Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, salary and pension postings, balancing petty cash, and checking completion statements to ensure accuracy and consistency across accounts.
You will also be responsible for maintaining the bank registers, performing interest calculations, and ensuring all records are accurately posted and reconciled.Key Skills for the Accounts Assistant:
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all areas of the role.
- Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Previous experience in accounts or a similar role is preferred, though not essential.
- A methodical and structured approach to tasks, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
If you’re looking to join a respected firm where your skills and contributions will be valued, apply now to join our dynamic
