As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the firm’s accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in receipts, payments, and billing processes.
Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant:
- Receipts: Handling all manner of incoming funds including electronic, cheque, online payments, card payments, and cash. You will also manage deposit account openings, closures, and monthly reconciliations.
- Billing: Posting bills, credit notes, and managing transfers related to funds, time, and disbursements. This includes costs transfers, write-offs, and managing invoices related to Land Registry, Companies House, and other third-party services.
- Payments: Inputting and authorising electronic and cheque payments, dealing with out-of-date cheques, and maintaining trust registers.
- Float Duties: Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, salary and pension postings, balancing petty cash, and checking completion statements to ensure accuracy and consistency across accounts.
Key Skills for the Accounts Assistant:
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in all areas of the role.
- Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Previous experience in accounts or a similar role is preferred, though not essential.
- A methodical and structured approach to tasks, ensuring work is completed to a high standard.