Accounts Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing crucial support in various accounting functions, including processing transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with month-end closing procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in accounting within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and payment requests.
• Prepare and perform payment runs (via checks, bank transfers, etc.).
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and resolve any invoice discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable:

• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately.
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely collection of payments.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and send reminder statements.

General Ledger & Reconciliation:

• Process and record day-to-day financial transactions.
• Assist with the preparation of journal entries.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and other key balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain and organize financial files and records, both electronically and in paper form.
• Assist with the preparation for internal and external audits.
• Support the senior accounting team with ad-hoc projects and reporting as required (e.g., VAT returns, expense reports, payroll support).
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.