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Accounts Assistant
£22000 - £26000 per annum
Maidstone, Kent
Huntress
Job Summary: The Accounts Assistant will support the finance department by performing a range of accounting and financial tasks, including recording transactions, reconciling bank statements, preparing invoices and expense reports, and assisting with month-end and year-end close processes. The role requires excellent organisational and communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
Key Responsibilities:
* Record financial transactions and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
* Prepare and issue invoices and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
* Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to ensure all transactions are recorded and accounted for
* Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
* Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries
* Support the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
* Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or similar relevant qualification
* 1-2 years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance
* Strong proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel
* Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a high attention to detail
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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