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Accounts Assistant
- Location: Windsor, Berkshire
- Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant who wants to progress and grow to support with day-to-day finance administration. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proficient in accounting software, and has a strong background in finance administration. Ideally you will be studying AAT exams or just started ACCA/CIMA.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Print and log incoming invoices on accounts payable/Sage, issue them for sign-off, and update Sage/accounts once payment is made.
- Process sales invoices and load them onto Sage.
- Manage credit control, including the management of the accounts receivable ledger, chasing outstanding debtors, and answering supplier queries.
- Support the preparation of monthly management reports, print end-of-month reports, and distribute them to the board.
- Assist Contract Managers in updating the CVR form for client projects.
- Handle invoices and statements hard copy filing.
- Conduct monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
- Perform daily bank reconciliation with Sage.
- Support the weekly payment run process.
- Manage expenses; check receipts, calculate VAT, and totals.
- Provide cover for the Accounts Assistant as needed.
- Assist with updating internal processes to drive efficiencies in the finance department.
- Serve as a point of contact to answer queries from external auditors during the annual audit.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Competence and experience with accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
- 3-4 years accountancy experience
- Ideally studying towards AAT or just started ACCA/CIMA (you should be looking to grow with the company)
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proven experience in finance administration, particularly in handling accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and preparing financial reports.
