Accounts Assistant

Downey Osborne is partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team and work closely with the Financial Controller across a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the finance function, gaining exposure to reconciliations, month-end processes, cashflow, VAT, and financial reporting. This role offers excellent scope to develop your skills and progress your career within a growing business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000

• Early finish every Friday

• Free onsite parking

• Healthcare benefits

• 28 days annual leave

• Clear opportunities for career progression

• Permanent, full-time position

About You

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role

• At least 12 to 18 months of relevant accounting experience

• Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations

• Exposure to month-end processes would be advantageous

• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail

• Confident using Excel and accounting systems

• Experience using Xero would be advantageous

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team

About Your New Role

Always

• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.

• Maintain accurate financial records.

• Complete bank and account reconciliations.

• Support the day-to-day finance function.

• Assist the Financial Controller as required.

Often

• Process supplier payments and support credit control activities.

• Assist with cashflow monitoring and reporting.

• Support payroll administration and liaise with external providers.

• Assist with month-end processes and journal postings.

• Prepare account reconciliations and support accruals.

• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting.

• Support VAT returns and maintain relevant documentation.

Occasionally

• Support audit and year-end processes.

• Prepare financial schedules and reports.

• Assist with finance projects and process improvements.

• Provide additional support across the wider finance team.

Never

• Compromise accuracy or attention to detail.

• Trust a spreadsheet that has been quickly updated by five different people.

• Avoid dancing in the rain unless you feel like it

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