Salary guide
Accounts Assistant
- Average salary
- £19,000 – £28,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Finance and Accounting
- Accounts assistants are vital for smooth business operations
Other names this job is known by
- Accounts Clerk
- Finance Assistant
Key responsibilities
- Process invoices and payments
- Assist with payroll and expenses
- Maintain financial records
- Reconcile bank statements
- Support accountants with reports
- Handle basic bookkeeping
- Liaise with suppliers and clients
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including maths and English)
- AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification (preferred)
- Experience with accounting software (Sage, Xero)
- Good numeracy and organisational skills
- Discretion and reliability
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Accounts Assistant
- Assistant Accountant
- Accountant
- Finance Officer
How to get the job
- Study maths or business
- Complete an apprenticeship or AAT qualification
- Apply for entry-level finance roles
- Progress with experience and further study
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