Accounts Assistant

An Accounts Assistant provides administrative and accounting support to senior finance staff. This includes tasks like processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with financial reporting, according to Spencer Clarke Group. They also may handle clerical tasks such as filing, phone calls, and data entry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Recordkeeping: Maintaining accurate records of transactions, invoices, and payments.
2. Invoicing and Payment Processing: Preparing and processing invoices, managing payments, and reconciling accounts.
3. Administrative Support: Providing administrative assistance to the accounting team, such as answering phones, filing, and data entry.
4. Financial Reporting: Assisting in preparing financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
5. Bank Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements with company records.
6. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.
7. Data Entry: Entering financial data accurately and efficiently into accounting software.
8. Communication: Interacting with clients, suppliers, and colleagues regarding financial matters.
9. Problem Solving: Identifying and resolving discrepancies in accounts and financial records.
10. Petty Cash Management: Managing petty cash transactions.