Accountant Assistant - Part time - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the finance function across multiple companies within our group
.

The successful candidate will have strong experience in bookkeeping, Sage accounting software, and assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
, while maintaining accurate financial records across several entities.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-company environment
, managing several sets of financial records simultaneously while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance team with a broad range of accounting and administrative tasks including:

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple companies.
• Record and reconcile sales and purchase invoices
  .
• Process bank transactions and bank reconciliations
  .
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
  .
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure financial records are up to date.

Accounting & Reporting

• Assist in preparing trial balances
  .
• Support the preparation of management accounts
  .
• Assist in producing monthly financial reports
  .
• Help prepare year-end accounts for submission to accountants or auditors.
• Assist with financial forecasting and budgeting where required.

Sage Accounting System

• Use Sage accounting software for daily financial management.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure transactions are coded correctly.
• Produce reports from Sage to support management decisions.

Reconciliation & Compliance

• Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
  .
• Assist with VAT returns and submissions
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• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
  .
• Maintain accurate financial documentation for audit purposes
  .

Payroll & Expenses

• Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliation
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• Process and reconcile staff expenses
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• Ensure correct allocation of costs across companies.

Multi-Company Accounting

• Maintain financial records across multiple companies within the group
  .
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliations
  .
• Track financial activity separately for each entity.

Administrative Support

• Organise financial documentation and maintain digital records.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and financial advisors
  .
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc accounting and reporting tasks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Bookkeeper
  .
• Experience working with multiple companies, multi currency or entities simultaneously
  .
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software or other similar accounting software
  .
• Experience with bookkeeping and trial balances
  .
• Experience assisting with year-end accounts preparation
  .
• Good understanding of VAT, financial reporting, and reconciliations
  .
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
  .
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  .
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA).
• Experience working in a group company structure
  .
• Experience with multi-currency accounting
  .

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Comfortable managing multiple sets of accounts simultaneously
• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy with financial information