Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Heathrow - Hybrid - 33k - temporary to permanent

The Accounts Assistant contributes to the smooth operation of the company's day to day financial activities by providing administrative support and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

• Accounts payable - raising purchase orders, processing invoices, supplier invoices, payment runs, dealing with queries
• Accounts receivable - raising sales invoices, managing sales PO's, credit control, management of customer invoicing portals, customer queries.
• Assisting with daily transaction processing and bank reconciliations
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities
• Preparing journals and assisting with management accounts
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with other departments and external auditors when required
• Supporting the Finance Manager, Head of Accounts and wider team with ad hoc duties

Person Specification:

• Actively studying or part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA/AAT
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software systems
• Prior accounts experience working in a financial services environment
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proactive attitude, eager to learn and develop

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