Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant | Corporate Services | Gibraltar | £competitive plus study support | Office based
Accounts Assistant required for an established Corporate Services company based in Gibraltar.
The position would suit either an experienced Accounts Assistant with a proven track record in different aspects of client accounting or someone who is looking to build on their experience with a new and challenging role.
As the Accounts Assistant you will ideally be AAT qualified or near qualifying, support the delivery of high-quality accounting services and will contribute to the overall success of the department.
Candidates with relevant client accounting experience and not AAT qualified will also be considered.
What's on offer to you?
Genuine career progression
Generous holidays offered in excess of Gibraltar normal offerings
Study support offered for AAT or similar
What You Will Be Doing
Providing support with day-to-day administration and assisting with all accounting procedures and processes related to some of the core areas described below:
Office and client account reconciliation
Accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Activities related to finance day end
Purchase ledger
Fixed asset register and depreciation
Management of petty cash processing and control
Preparation, checking and posting of banking transfers
Using Excel spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office and accounting/practice management system
Calculating, checking, and analysing to ensure payments and receipts are correct before processing onto systems
Raising queries and liaise with clients, suppliers and staff accordingly
Recommend improvements to processes and procedures in areas of efficiency, control and work quality.
Ad-hoc and project support responsibilities, as required
Undertake any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a strong academic background.
Must hold at least 5 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent, to include Maths and English
AAT qualified (or working towards) would be an advantage but not essential
Knowledge and experience of accounting principles and practices (e.g.
reconciliation and balances, accounting computer systems and ledgers, coding structures, payroll procedures)
Excellent knowledge of MS Office suite - Excel and Outlook essential
Experience of AIM or equivalent legal system would be an advantage
Superior organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities
Client orientated with the ability to handle highly confidential information and maintain discretion at all times
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative and effectively manage own time
Able to work successfully as part of a team
Keywords: Accounts Assistant | Gibraltar | AAT | Payroll | Reconciliations | Client Accounting | Excel