Outsourcing People
Job Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to begin a career in finance and bookkeeping, with the potential to pursue an ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) qualification. The successful candidate will use QuickBooks for accounting and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) process through Quadient, utilizing AI and machine learning for streamlined bookkeeping. Training will be provided, with a focus on learning key financial processes, including 3-way matching.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Record Maintenance: Input and reconcile financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and receipts in QuickBooks.
- Transition: Manage the transition from FreeAgent to Quickbooks including all record keeping.
- Accounts Payable Process: Support the AP process using Quadient for automated invoice processing, working with AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Purchase Orders: Raise POs
- Invoices to collect revenue: Collect and reconcile
- Way Matching: Learn to verify and match purchase orders, delivery receipts, and supplier invoices to ensure financial accuracy.
- Bank Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling bank and credit card accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Expense Management: Help process employee expense reports and ensure adherence to company policies, ensure all receipts are collected and all categories are selected correctly.
- Manage and Lead Month-End Close: Participate in month-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments. Ensure everything is done on time and in line with process.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations in all transactions.
- AI-Enhanced Bookkeeping: Leverage AI and machine learning tools to assist in automating data entry and reducing manual errors.
- Assist with Audits: Help prepare financial data for internal and external audits.
- VAT: reconcile and submit VAT.
- Company compliance: Ensure we are reminded well in advance and comply with company deadlines and filings.
- Chat GPT: Use this to good effect to get the right outcomes and use it’s knowledge.
- Finance team admin: All other admin support as required.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Interest in pursuing a career in bookkeeping, finance, or accounting, with a desire to pursue ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians) qualification.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles (prior experience with QuickBooks is a plus, but not required).
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and work with AI and machine learning tools in financial processes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or its equivalent
- At least 2 years experience in a similar role
- Interest in pursuing an ATT or similar qualification is encouraged
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.
- Support for professional development and study, including ATT qualification.
- This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a professional qualification in tax.