Account Assistant

An Accounts Assistant provides crucial administrative and clerical support to accounting departments, handling daily tasks like data entry, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining financial records (ledgers, journals). They ensure accuracy, help with financial reporting, support audits, manage petty cash, and communicate with clients/suppliers, ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations.  Core Responsibilities: Data Entry & Record Keeping: Accurately entering transactions, updating ledgers, journals, and maintaining organized digital/physical files. Accounts Payable/Receivable: Processing vendor invoices, sending invoices to clients, tracking payments, and managing expenses. Bank Reconciliation: Matching bank statements with internal records and resolving discrepancies. Financial Reporting Support: Assisting senior accountants with preparing reports, budgets, and supporting audits. Payroll Support: Processing payroll documents and verifying data. Administrative Duties: Handling mail, emails, phone calls, and general office support for the finance team. Compliance & Accuracy: Checking records for correctness and ensuring adherence to company policies.  Key Duties: Processing bills, payments, and expense reports. Issuing customer invoices and payment receipts. Managing petty cash. Controlling credit and chasing debt. Liaising with suppliers, clients, and third parties. Supporting month-end/year-end closing processes.  Essential Skills: Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Good organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Excel). Numerical and analytical abilities. Communication skills for interacting with internal and external parties.