Job Title: Finance / Accounts Assistant
Location: Barnet, North London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
An established accountancy firm in Barnet is seeking a meticulous and motivated Finance / Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a foundational understanding of accountancy principles who is looking to advance their career within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of financial documents and reports, including ledgers, invoices, and balance sheets.
* Support with the processing of invoices, receipts, and payments, ensuring accurate and timely entries.
* Assist with reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations.
* Maintain accurate financial records and update databases as needed.
* Help prepare financial statements and reports under the guidance of senior accountants.
* Communicate with clients to address basic inquiries regarding billing or payments.
* Work closely with team members to support audits and end-of-year financial processes.
* Handle ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required to ensure smooth office operations.
Ideal Candidate:
* Education & Experience:
* Minimum of 12 months commercial experience in a finance-related role or a degree in Accounting and Finance.
* Skills & Knowledge:
* Basic understanding of accountancy principles and practices.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, calculations, and basic analysis.
* Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is advantageous but not essential.
* Attributes:
* Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
* Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
* Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, both in writing and verbally.
* Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Opportunity for career development within a reputable, long-established firm.
* Friendly, supportive working environment.
If you are an organized and driven individual with a foundational understanding of finance and a desire to grow your skills, we would love to hear from you