Accounts Administration

Reed; Padham's Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days leave

Bank holidays included

Company pension

Training & development

Family-run culture

Employee discounts

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our busy office team in a fully office-based role. The position covers finance, administration, and customer service, offering a varied and engaging environment within a close-knit team.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate records and excellent service to customers and suppliers alike. Competitive salary and company benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant or similar.
• Knowledge of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.
• Proficient IT skills; Xero experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Process supplier invoices and authorisation.
• Match invoices to delivery notes and reconcile statements.
• Process supplier payments and raise sales invoices.
• Allocate customer payments and maintain records.
• Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT information preparation and returns.
• Respond to queries via telephone and email.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Tools

Xero

Job description

Location: Fully Office-Based
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 5 Days Per Week, Rota system on working times
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its busy office team. This is a varied role that combines finance, administration, and customer service responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being an integral part of a close-knit team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business while ensuring excellent service is provided to customers and suppliers alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing both purchase and sales ledger activities.
• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring correct authorisation procedures are followed.
• Matching invoices to delivery notes and reconciling supplier statements.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Raising sales invoices and credit notes.
• Allocating customer payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconciling bank statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Sending customer statements and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Chasing overdue payments and managing credit control activities.
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of information required for VAT returns.
• Responding to customer and supplier queries via telephone and email.
• Inputting customer orders and job information accurately onto internal systems.
• Maintaining up-to-date records and supporting general office administration.
• Providing financial updates and reports to senior management where required.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of both purchase and sales ledger processes.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Xero would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave during the Christmas shutdown period
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Join a supportive family-run business with a friendly working culture
• Employee discounts and additional company perks
• Long-term career prospects within a stable and growing organisation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking to join a welcoming business where they can make a real contribution.