Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

Downey Osborne is collaborating with a well-established and expanding company to hire an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a supportive and engaging finance team environment where you will be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities from the outset. The position provides broad exposure to various finance functions including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll, VAT, and financial reporting. Additionally, it offers opportunities for process improvements and professional skill enhancement.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration dependent on experience
• Access to professional AI tools along with training
• Comprehensive exposure to finance operations
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Financial support for study and qualifications
• A welcoming and supportive team atmosphere
• Permanent full-time role

Candidate Profile

• Prior experience in Accounts Assistant or a similar finance role
• Practical experience managing purchase ledger, sales ledger, and account reconciliations
• Proficient use of accounting software
• Payroll processing knowledge is a plus
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
• Effective communication skills with confidence
• Capability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive mindset towards process enhancement
• Experience with AI tools is beneficial
• ATI/IATI certification or part-qualified ACCA/ACA credentials are advantageous but not mandatory

Primary Responsibilities

• Handle purchase and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
• Conduct reconciliations of bank accounts and payment providers
• Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records
• Provide support for routine finance department activities
• Assist the Financial Controller with various tasks

Additional Duties

• Process supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements regularly
• Manage payroll processing, including onboarding and offboarding of employees
• Prepare VAT returns in compliance with regulations
• Support month-end closing and management reporting processes
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis activities

Occasional Tasks

• Identify opportunities to enhance finance procedures
• Utilize AI tools to boost operational efficiency
• Support various finance-related projects and broader reporting requirements

Important Principles

• Accuracy must not be sacrificed for speed
• Keep spreadsheet complexity manageable and straightforward