Accounts Assistant

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

Job Opportunity: Accounts Assistant Advertised by Office Angels


Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new position in a dynamic organisation?


Our client, a leading recruitment agency, is seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join their team. As an essential member of the accounting department, the Accounts Assistant will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of the company's financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in accounts payable and receivables to contribute to a dynamic and professional environment.


Job Title: Accounts Assistant


Location: Flexible


Contract Details: Permanent


Salary: £35,000 - £38,000


The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of day-to-day financial tasks, including:


  1. Checking bank statements, allocating and reconciling incoming funds against the ledger
  2. Handling telephone inquiries from suppliers and resolving their queries
  3. Coding, authorising, and booking purchase invoices
  4. Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders
  5. Administering and inputting expense forms in multiple currencies
  6. Assisting in the preparation of payment runs
  7. Maintaining daybooks and Ledger Control Accounts
  8. Reconciling suppliers' statements
  9. Managing cashbook administration and performing daily bank reconciliations
  10. Reconciling credit card transactions
  11. Performing any ad hoc duties required to support the accounts department
  12. Filing purchase invoices, sales invoices, and purchase/sales orders
  13. Providing cover for management accounts duties, including the production and issuance of sales invoices and credit notes
  14. Regularly liaising with the customer services team

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills:


  1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, specifically in accounts payable and receivables is advantageous
  2. Hold or be studying towards a relevant accountancy qualification, such as AAT or early stages of ACCA/CIMA is desirable
  3. Experience working in a recruitment agency
  4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience dealing with high volume and overseas customers/suppliers
  5. Excellent team working skills, with a professional and commercially aware demeanour
  6. Enthusiastic, committed, and a fast learner, with prior experience in a busy environment
  7. Computer literate, with an aptitude for numbers and good MS Office skills
  8. Ability to work with individuals across departments and communicate effectively with external customers and contacts
  9. Solid organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
  10. Capable of working closely with individuals at all levels within the Europe-wide business

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