Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION - JUNIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an accounts assistant to join a busy and diligent team providing the accounts function for four offices across Wiltshire and Hampshire. The role will involve assisting and taking responsibility for a variety of accounts roles and providing a significant contribution to the department.

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Job purposes:

To contribute to the day to day running of the accounts department; To ensure the timely and accurate recording of client and nominal transactions; To maintain compliance of the accounts function of the Firm.
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Accounts team general responsibilities and tasks:

Checking and processing transactions through the firms accounts software and bank accounts. Dealing with all members of staff to ensure monies received is allocated to the correct ledgers. Bank account reconciliations. Processing payments and maintaining purchase ledger. Checking cheques and posting to ledgers. Dealing with queries from staff, clients and suppliers relating to ledgers, payments, bills etc. Filing paperwork on a regular basis for audit purposes. Other accounts or admin tasks as required.
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Person specification - Skills, knowledge and experience required:

Highly numerate. Good communication skills to communicate clearly/effectively Good organisational skills Ability to work as part of a team Good problem-solving skills Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
Practical skills:

Proven ability working with numbers, evidenced by educational qualifications and/or some accounts experience. Ability to prioritise own workload and work to deadlines Proven ability with IT systems.
Full training will be given.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 23,204.35 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person