Accounts Assistant
An Account Assistant is good with numbers and tends to be responsible for the running of the day to day transactional elements of a finance department. An Accounts Assistant will report to the Finance Manager and work on finance administration tasks.
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant Job Description & Responsibilities
- Purchase Ledger duties such as processing of purchase invoices and bank reconciliations
- Credit Control duties such as chasing debt via telephone as well as dealing with sales invoices and credit notes
- Credit checking of new and existing clients
- Dealing with accounts queries via telephone and email
- VAT preparations
- Assist finance manager with management account preparation
- Other adhoc admin as required by the finance department
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Account Assistant FAQ's
What Skills & Experience Do I Need?
There are many paths to becoming an Accounts Assistant:
- Accounting Qualifications such as AAT
- University degree in accounting or other finance discipline
- Apprenticeship in accounting
- Sage 50, Xero courses (common accounting systems)
However, formal qualifications aren't the only requirements. You will also need to demonstrate:
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills necessary to understand and analyse financial data
- Knowledge of accounting software’s such as Sage 50
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A sharp eye to detail as the smallest error if not spotted
- Ability to deliver exceptional results
What's the Average Administrator Salary?
The average salary for an Accounts Assistant is £25,000, although this figure can fluctuate depending on location and experience. As you gain more experience and become more qualified, you will find that your overall salary can increase to over £70,000.
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