Accounting Technician

Reed; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a maternity cover contract. The role supports day-to-day finance activities across multiple entities and contracts, including processing payments and managing ledgers.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on accuracy and timely financial reporting, liaising with internal teams and ensuring records are up to date.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations and general accounting procedures.
• Experience processing a high volume of transactions accurately.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Processing tenant, landlord and supplier payments.
• Managing purchase ledger and supplier queries.
• Performing bank and account reconciliations.
• Processing intercompany transactions and recharges.
• Supporting month-end finance activities.
• Providing payroll administration support and cover.
• Liaising with operational teams to resolve financial queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Reconciliations

High volume transactions

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Cheltenham Hybrid Working Available Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)

A successful property and housing services organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a maternity cover contract. This is a varied role supporting day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing tenant, landlord and supplier payments
• Managing purchase ledger and supplier queries
• Performing bank and account reconciliations
• Processing intercompany transactions and recharges
• Supporting month-end finance activities
• Providing payroll administration support and cover
• Liaising with operational teams to resolve financial queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

About You

• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations and general accounting procedures
• Experience processing a high volume of transactions accurately
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with internal stakeholders