Sheridan Maine
Accounts Assistant – West Berkshire – c£30,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and successful organisation based in West Berkshire. This permanent position offers a varied role within a supportive finance team, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting career and gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
- Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders
- Processing employee expenses and petty cash transactions
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments
- Assisting with the preparation and distribution of management accounts packs
- Reviewing timesheets to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Posting journals and carrying out financial analysis as required
- Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc accounting duties
Desired skills and experience:
- Solid understanding of accounting principles
- Previous experience working within a finance environment
- Strong IT skills
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
What's on Offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- On-site parking
- AAT study support for the right candidate
- Full training and ongoing development opportunities
- Exposure to a wide range of accounting responsibilities within a friendly and supportive team
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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