Key Achievements:

• Assisted in maintaining client ledgers, improving accuracy and reducing posting errors by 25%.

• Supported month-end processes, helping reduce reporting time by 15%.

• Reconciled client payments and cleared overdue balances, recovering £10,000 / $12,000.

• Streamlined invoice processing and record-keeping, saving the team 5–10 hours per month.

• Provided timely support for audits, reducing queries from senior staff by 20%.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate client accounts, including posting invoices, receipts, and adjustments.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly reconciliations and client statements.

• Monitor client accounts for overdue balances and assist in follow-up with clients.

• Support the preparation of trial balances and year-end client accounts.

• Reconcile suspense accounts and investigate unidentified payments.

• Process client invoices, payments, and receipts efficiently and accurately.

• Assist senior accountants in preparing supporting schedules for client audits.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain clear and accurate records for all client financial transactions.

• Respond to client queries regarding accounts under guidance from senior staff.

• Assist with VAT, payroll, and other statutory submissions for clients as required.

• Support junior and senior staff with ad-hoc client accounting tasks.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance client account accuracy and efficiency.

• Prepare basic financial reports and summaries for management review.

• Assist with the onboarding of new client accounts and data entry.

• Collaborate with other teams, including audit and tax, to provide seamless client service.

• Ensure confidentiality and professional handling of client financial information.

• Contribute to internal training and continuous professional development (CPD) activities.

• Support ad-hoc financial analysis or reporting tasks for clients as required.

• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism in all accounting activities.