Accounts Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Area | Croydon, Surrey |
| Sector | Finance - Accounts Assistant |
| Salary | £30,000 - £34,000 |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | aacm04 |
| Job Views | 169 |
- Description
Kenneth Brian Associates are recruiting on behalf of a well established and growing company based in Croydon, who are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who is looking to develop their career within a supportive business. The role will initially have a strong focus on Accounts Payable, whilst also providing exposure to a variety of month-end accounting tasks and offering genuine progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Preparing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements
- Dealing with supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and cash allocation
- Supporting the month-end process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts
- Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
- Providing general finance and administrative support as required
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience working within an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Payable position
- Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
- A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop
- Able to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Studying AAT or looking to continue developing within finance would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer:
- Salary of £30,000 - £34,000, depending on experience
- Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
- Exposure to month-end accounting and wider finance responsibilities
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Office-based role within a successful and growing business in Croydon
If you're looking for a role that offers more than just transactional finance and want the opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge whilst progressing your career, we'd love to hear from you.