Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Work from Home Department: Finance Reports to: Head of Finance Job Type: Part-time (2 days a week) Salary Range: £30-35k pro-rata Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support the accounting department by performing a variety of accounting and clerical tasks. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of financial activities and maintaining accurate financial records. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable: Process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records. Ensure invoices are paid in a timely manner. Reconcile purchase orders to invoices and statements. Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues with vendors. Accounts Receivable: Assist in the preparation of invoices and bill customers. Follow up on outstanding payments and manage the collection process. Reconcile customer accounts and process customer refunds. Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure all transactions are recorded and discrepancies are resolved. General Ledger: Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries. Help prepare monthly financial reports and assist in month-end closing activities. Clerical Support: Maintain organised financial records and ensure documentation is accurately filed. Perform general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and answering phones. Assist with the preparation of financial documents for audits. Expense Management: Review and process employee expense reports. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of reports, summaries, and analysis of financial data. Support the finance team in budgeting and forecasting activities.Qualifications: Education: Relevant certifications (e.g., AAT) are a plus. Experience: Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar role. Familiarity with accounting software (preferably Xero) and MS Office (especially Excel). Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Good organisational and time-management skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal