Accounts Assistant
HAMMERSMITH, WEST LONDON (OFFICE BASED)
£30,000 to £40,000 + BENEFITS
The Opportunity
We’re partnering with a well-established and highly reputable hospitality business that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the finance function.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in a position such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant, who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and professional environment.
The successful candidate will support a broad range of finance duties including reconciliations, purchase ledger, invoicing, supplier payments, banking, and reporting, whilst ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.
The Accounts Assistant Role
- Reporting to the Financial Controller, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function
- Taking full responsibility for the Accounts Payable process, processing large volumes of invoices into the system (using tech-based scanning), validating accuracy and confirming onto the system
- Reconciling supplier statements and preparing files for monthly payment runs
- Using EPOS till data to reviewing daily sale transactions/takings, investigating discrepancies, and chasing outstanding payments from customers
- Raising sales invoices and issuing statements to customers
- Making bank deposits and supporting daily banking activities
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
- Supporting month-end finance administration and reporting duties
- Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts and administrative duties
- Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all financial processes at all times
The Person
- Current experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role
- Experience within hospitality, retail, or a fast-paced customer-focused environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
- Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration
- Experience using Xero or similar accounting software would be beneficial
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Good IT skills including MS Excel and finance systems
- A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Able to work effectively under pressure within a busy environment
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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