Accountants Assistant

The purpose of the Accounts Assistant role is to support the Finance Department with various accounting / bookkeeping duties.,

• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations for all Group companies
• Assisting with bank reconciliation and postings
• Assisting with the preparation of accruals and prepayments (Sage & ETB)
• Job Costing Duties: Assisting with the input of weekly and monthly information and preparation of monthly reports for management and surveyors.
• Ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller / Finance Director
• Assisting with the preparation of the Monthly Board report
• Inputting invoices into Sage (holiday cover as required),
• The post holder must fully familiarise him / her self with the Quality Policy and Management Systems.
• Ensure that all administration is carried out in accordance with the standard company procedures.
• Ensure that problems / failures are reported in accordance with the Company's procedures and assist in the implementation of any corrective actions required.
  
  Studying AAT or AAT qualified.
Soft Skills: These are skills developed through experience in life and work.
• High level of accuracy
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal an written
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising skills
• Able to drive projects through to a high standard
Knowledge:
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications
• Good accounting knowledge
• Experience in reconciling balance sheet accounts
• Computer literate and capable of producing accurate and thorough reports and analysis
Experience:
• Minimum 2 years' experience working at an accounts assistant level