Accounts Assistant

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

c£38,000 p.a. Depending on Experience

1 day per week working from home considered after successful completion of probation

• Do you have a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and enjoy supporting a busy finance function?
• Are you looking for a varied role that combines finance responsibilities and office administration?
• Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, accuracy and adaptability are key?

The Company

ER Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with Bluesky International, a Woolpert Company, a leading global architecture, engineering and geospatial consultancy, to recruit an Accounts Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team supporting the UK business, whilst working within a global organisation. The role offers a varied mix of finance and office coordination responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, supporting colleagues and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Accounts

Role & Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant:

• Daily reconciliation of bank account and posting cash receipts/payments, maintaining Excel cash forecast spreadsheet.
• General debt chasing/credit control.
• Raise purchase orders and code to the appropriate general ledger account.
• Match purchase invoices to purchase orders, circulate for approval and process onto the purchase ledger.
• Prepare purchase ledger payment runs for approval and set up payments within the banking system.
• Manage company credit cards, expenses & petty cash and post to the general ledger.
• Post payroll journal and other routine journals in preparation for month-end.
• Reconcile key control accounts including bank and purchase ledger etc.
• Support month-end close activities, preparing information through to trial balance.
• Maintain bookkeeping records for the company trade body on an Excel spreadsheet.
• Create subscription and sponsorship invoices as required.
• Occasional administrative support alongside the wider team, including answering incoming calls and welcoming visitors, maintaining the electronic visitor registration system, managing incoming and outgoing post, ordering stationery and office supplies, and coordinating building maintenance requirements with external contractors.

About You As The Accounts Assistant

• Experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or similar finance support role.
• A sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and experience working through to trial balance.
• AAT qualified/studying or equivalent practical bookkeeping experience would be advantageous.
• Confident using accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Sage experience would be beneficial).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence learning new systems.
• Highly organised, methodical and able to prioritise a varied workload.
• Logical thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a changing environment.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, team-focused approach.

Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise.

While we aim to get back to all applicants, if you do not receive a response within 7 working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We look forward to hearing from you