An accounts assistant
provides administrative and clerical support to the finance team by managing daily financial transactions, updating ledgers, processing invoices, and reconciling bank statements to keep the accounting department running accurately and efficiently
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Key Responsibilities
- Data Entry: Entering financial data accurately into accounting software and digital ledgers.
- Invoicing & Payments: Processing vendor invoices, customer bills, and employee expense reports.
- Reconciliation: Reconciling bank statements and supplier accounts to find and fix errors.
- Credit Control: Following up on late payments and assisting with basic debt collection.
- Administrative Support: Filing paperwork, managing petty cash, and answering finance queries from clients or vendors. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Skills and Qualifications
- Attention to Detail: High accuracy when handling numbers and checking documents.
- Software Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and standard accounting programs.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written skills to talk with vendors and internal teams.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily or monthly deadlines. []
If you are hiring for this role or preparing an application, let me know:
- Is this an entry-level or senior position
- What accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, MYOB) do you use
