Accounts Assistant Recruitment

People interested in a career in finance or accounting often use the position of Accounts Assistant as a stepping stone to loftier positions. The Accounts Assistant has myriad responsibilities related to supporting the work of the staff accountants, including filing, making phone calls, handling mail, responding to relevant emails, processing invoices and basic bookkeeping. JMF Associates provide Accounts Assistant recruitment that brings together talented, detail-orientated individuals and the businesses and institutions that need them.

Accounts Assistant Recruitment: Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Accounts Assistant is to provide support to members of the accounting department, particularly the Finance Manager. Whilst the exact list of responsibilities will vary from organisation to organisation the aspiring Accounts Assistant can expect to perform most or all of the following functions:

· Answering calls and responding to mundane accounting related queries.

· Working with spreadsheets, purchase ledgers and sales ledgers.

· Assisting in the preparation of statutory accounts.

· Processing and filing invoices.

· Ensuring that payment amounts and related records are correct.

· Keeping a record of cash transactions.

· Acting as a liaison between the accounting department and 3rd party providers and suppliers.

· Pursuing delinquent accounts and controlling credit.

· Processing expense requests and presenting them to accountants for approval.

Accounts Assistant Qualifications

A degree in a related field is not an absolute requirement to become an Accounts Assistant, but in most cases, such a degree will give the candidate a leg up. In some instances, previous on the job training may be looked upon as sufficient to qualify someone for this position, but it will depend on the type and extent of that training. Ideally, the candidate will possess the following qualifications:

· Degree in Business Studies, Finance, Accounting or Economics.

· 1 year of previous accounting or credit control experience.

· Well-developed administrative skills.

· Ability to work as a member of a team toward a common goal.

· The ability to maintain discretion when working with confidential information.

· A detail-orientated personality with analytical instincts.

· Proficiency in all relevant computer programmes.

· Outstanding communication skills.

Contact JMF Associates

If you are seeking a position as an Accounts Assistant and possess most or all of the above qualifications get in touch with JMF Associates by calling 020 8663 6699 or emailing team@jmfassociates.co.uk.