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Our client who are based in Reading are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role is a busy and varied position so the successful candidate must be confident to work in a fast-paced environment. You will also be assisting with credit control so you must be confident on the phone and enjoy speaking to customers. Job Type: Permanent Location: Reading, fully office based Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5.30pm As the Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for: Checking customer credit status and adding/updating details on Sage 50 accounts software Emailing monthly statements and chasing aged debtors Entering purchase invoices through auto-entry portal and matching delivery/collection notes Payment runs and managing aged creditors Entering sales order data and producing invoices in Sage 50 accounts software Printing/sending/filing sales invoices Printing delivery/collection notes Cash counting, recording, and reconciling. Booking courier collections via online portal Taking online credit card payments via Payments Matter platform Assisting with VAT Returns Other duties as maybe required The successful Accounts Assistant will have the following related skills / experience: Part-qualified or qualified by experience in bookkeeping or accounting Working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Software is essential for this role Experience of Accounts Payable and Receivable as well as account reconciliation is required. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative, quickly and calmly under pressure.
We have a fabulous opportunity for an Accounts Assistant working for our client in Wokingham, Berkshire. As the Accounts Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the company. This position requires a highly organised individual with strong numerical skills and a keen eye for detail. The ideal candidate will have some experience in accounting or finance. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable: Responsibility for the purchase Ledger from Processing invoices, verify and resolve any Purchase Ledger query, financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records all the way through to Statement reconciliations and creating the month end payment run. Bank Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations for the Purchase Ledger account on a weekly basis to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and discrepancies are resolved. Support Month-End Close: Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements by providing necessary documentation and information. Taking responsibility for balance sheet reconciliations such as Prepayments, Accruals, Fixed Assets ensuring all agree. Expense Reports: Process and reconcile employee expenses reports, ensuring compliance with company policies. General Ledger Maintenance: Assist in maintaining the general ledger, including journal entries and adjustments. Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the finance team, including maintaining Accounts email inbox, Petty cash, and other clerical tasks as needed. Assist with Audits: Support the finance team during internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and responding to inquiries. Qualifications and Skills: Education: GCSE's in Maths & English of C and above (or equivalent) Experience: Must have worked within a Finance department before, ideally working towards AAT qualification. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage) and MS Office, particularly Excel. As a collaborative team player, you will be reliable, committed and always maintain confidentiality. Attention to detail is a must with excellent organisational skills. Great communication with the ability to interact professionally at all levels. Our client offers a competitive salary, holidays, and pension scheme. The role is based on site in Wokingham, 5 days a wk.