Location: The Royal William Yard
Job Type: Full-Time (Can be Flexible)
Salary: £25K-£28K Pro rota
Reporting To: Financial Controller
About the Role:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to provide essential support to our Financial Controller. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, a strong understanding of accounting principles, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform reconciliations of accounts, including bank and credit card statements.
• Support the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure accurate financial information is provided.
• Handle general administrative tasks related to accounts and finance.
• Assist with and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant or similar role.
• Experience with accounting software (We use Xero) and MS Office (Excel, Word) would be ideal but training is also provided.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other departments.
• AAT qualification or relevant accounting qualification (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience supporting a Financial Controller is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Company Events
• Small Friendly Team
• Full training and support given

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in finance and provide valuable support to a Financial Controller, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re great for this role to pe@apcagroup.co.uk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Accounts Assistan

• Process invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform reconciliations of accounts, including bank and credit card statements.
• Support the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure accurate financial information is provided.
• Handle general administrative tasks related to accounts and finance.
• Assist with and ensure compliance with internal financial controls