Accounts Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Farnborough |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Non- Qualified & Transactional |
| Salary | £24K+ Study support |
| Start Date | asap |
| Advertiser | Rachael Terry |
| Telephone | 07855 328980 |
| Job Ref | EF2021111 |
| Specialism | Commerce & Industry |
- Description
- Accounts Assistant - Study support given
Hampshire
£24K
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join this multi milion pound commercial business.
The primary responsibility of the role will be to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all company policies and support all key initiatives of each business. We are looking for somebody with an inquisitive mind, looking for opportunities to help drive the overall business forward with a willingness to ‘think outside the box’ and question current business practices.
The role will include a comprehensive training programme and study support towards completing professional studies (after completion of 90-day probationary period).Responsibilities:
- Review and approval of sales ledger journal entries
- Administrative support in terms of billing corrections and adjustments
- Assisting the financial statement preparer in producing monthly management accounts
- Assisting the accounts payable function by taking ownership of a number of suppliers, chasing appropriate authorisation of their invoices, coding them in accordance with our chart of accounts and processing for payment
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Prepare financial entries and monthly account schedules
- Monthly preparation of P&L and Balance Sheet schedules
- Preparing and submitting Ledger Journal entries
- Review timely completion of internal controls and processes on a daily basis
- Review and analyse monthly statements to ensure their integrity and accuracy
- Work with other departments to understand and support our business as a whole
Qualifications
Excellent problem solving, communication & time management skills
- Detail orientation and strong work ethic
- Ability to meet deadlines and think independently
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to ‘think outside the box’ and willingness to question current practices
- Proven track record of building effective working relationships at all levels
- Solid PC skills, Microsoft Word and Excel at a minimum (Knowledge of Access a plus)
- Accounting experience.