Accounts Assistant - Part-time
21 days ago
Wandsworth
Role & Responsibilities: As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the finance manager with day-to-day accounting and financial administration ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions as well as assisting with routine reporting and month-end duties. Accounts Payable & Receivable • Process accounts payable including supplier invoices, receipts and credit notes to enable timely payment and correct cost centre allocation, • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies, • Process credit card transactions and perform balance reconciliations, • Raise and issue customer invoices as needed, • Liaise with internal teams to request Vat invoices from suppliers for processing, • Input data into accounting systems accurately Reconciliations & Reporting • Prepare and support bank reconciliations and ensure accounts are balanced, • Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations regularly to ensure records match, • Assist with internal reporting and ad-hoc finance projects as required, • Support month-end and year-end tasks such as preparing basic reporting and supporting documentation Finance Administration • Enter financial data and transactions into accounting system Xero, • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems, • Respond to internal/external finance queries efficiently, • Liaise with internal teams, suppliers and clients regarding payments and account queries, • Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including assisting with any ad-hoc financial requests Key Requirements: • At least one year of experience in a similar role, specifically within accounts payable, receivables, bank reconciliation, • Strong numeracy and accuracy with financial data, • AAT qualification (Level 2/3) or working towards it, or equivalent experience, • A degree in finance, accounting or a related field is an advantage, • Practical bookkeeping and reconciliation experience, • Experience with accounting software Xero and Microsoft Excel, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and external suppliers, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines