Accounts Assistant
Location: Kingsbury, London
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and requires someone with strong attention to detail and previous experience working within a busy finance function.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger
- Bank reconciliations
- Processing supplier payments
- Assisting with credit control
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies
- Assisting with month-end procedures
- Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
- Supporting the finance team with general accounting administration
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
- Experience working with accounting software (Sage Line 50 desirable but not essential)
- Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Personal Attributes
- Reliable and well organised
- Strong communication skills
- A proactive and positive approach to work
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team