Accounts Assistant

Ashley Rees Associates; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organisation is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract based in Chippenham. The role involves preparing payment runs, processing sales ledgers, and supporting month-end reports. Ideal candidates will have prior finance experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance/accounts role is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Comfortable using Excel for financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing payment runs.
• Sales ledger processing.
• Supporting month end preparation and reporting.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.
• Processing expenses and reimbursements.
• Performing statement reconciliations.

Skills

Finance experience

Good communication skills

Excel proficiency

Job description

Overview

A financial services organisation based in Chippenham (offering hybrid working) is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract.

To assist the business as it goes through a period of reorganisation, working in a busy, dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone happy to commit to a contract role.

Responsibilities

• Preparing payment runs
• Sales ledger processing
• Support with month end preparation and reporting
• Bank reconciliations
• Expense processing and re-imbursement
• Statement reconciliations

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have worked in a finance/accounts role previously, have good communications skills and be comfortable using Excel