Accounts Assistant

Job Summary

This is an entry\-level position within the Volanteus finance team, primarily supporting UK operations with scope to take on multi\-entity responsibilities as the group grows. The successful candidate will work closely with the UK Accountant and Finance Director, handling day\-to\-day transactional processing and assisting with month\-end and administrative finance tasks.

This is a strong development opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance, ideally alongside a professional qualification such as AAT.

Responsibilities

A*ccounts Payable \& Receivable*

• Processing supplier invoices and employee expense claims accurately and promptly


• Raising and issuing sales invoices in line with internal processes


• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies


• Assisting with credit control activity, including chasing overdue balances

*Banking \& Reconciliations*

• Performing bank reconciliations on a regular basis


• Posting transactions to the accounting system (Xero)


• Supporting payment run preparation

*Month\-End Support*

• Assisting with month\-end close tasks including accruals and prepayments support


• Filing and maintaining accurate financial records


• Supporting the preparation of management account workpapers

*General Finance Administration*

• Maintaining the integrity of the purchase and sales ledgers


• Responding to internal and external finance queries in a timely manner


• Supporting audit and compliance activity as required


• Ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance team

Person Specification

*Essential*

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail


• Organised, methodical, and reliable work style


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal


• Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel


• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility

*Desirable*

• Some exposure to bookkeeping or accounts processing (work experience, placement, or prior employment)


• Familiarity with cloud\-based accounting software (Xero experience advantageous)


• Studying towards or intending to study AAT or equivalent qualification

Pay: £25,000\.00\-£28,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Bereavement leave


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Discounted or free food


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Enhanced paternity leave


• Free fitness classes


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• On\-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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