Why Apply for this role ?
Hybrid (2 Days from Home) Performance Bonus Flexible Start/Finish Times 4 Day Week Option Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am 5:30 pm Friday: 8:30 am 2:30 pm Flexible start/finish options available Overview We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Control Assistant to support our finance and accounts preparation processes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in liaising with outsourced service providers, preparing financial documentation, and ensuring accurate completion of client accounting packs and year-end files.
This role suits a candidate with strong bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail, and an ability to manage multiple client files simultaneously in a fast-paced professional environment.
Key Responsibilities: Accounts Preparation Support Check and validate opening balances on clients accounting software.
Ensure bank reconciliations are complete and accurate.
Verify trade debtor and creditor listings agree to the trial balance.
Collate key financial documentation including: Bank statements Creditor statements Hire purchase and lease agreements Fixed asset invoices and additions Insurance documentation Revenue (ROS) charges and payments Outsourced Accounts Coordination Send accounting data and support packs to outsourced accounting partners.
Review and amend documents saved by outsourcers to ensure compliance with templates and internal standards.
Where accounts are not outsourced, prepare the required year-end packs internally using standard templates.
Document Drafting Prepare and update templated documents including: Pack Documents Minutes Letters of Representation Letters of Engagement Loan Agreements Client Review & Compliance Complete and update Client Review Assessments (CRAs) for all clients, rolling forward existing templates and preparing new drafts as required.
Gather client identification and utility documentation where needed.
Year-End & Journal Assistance Assist in the preparation and posting of year-end journals (training provided).
Support reconciliation, fixed asset register updates, and other year-end accounting processes.
Administrative & Banking Support Draft and issue information request letters to clients using templates.
Collate and prepare supporting documentation for bank loans and facility reviews.
Prepare turnover confirmation letters and tax affairs confirmation letters.
Key Requirements Minimum professional bookkeeping qualification (e.g., IATI or equivalent).
Previous experience in an accounting or bookkeeping support role.
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliation principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).
Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
Team-oriented approach with initiative and accountability.
Benefits Hybrid working model (2 days remote) Flexible working hours Performance bonus Pension contribution Professional development and training opportunities