Accounts Assistant

Reed; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Opportunities for training and career

Varied and responsible role within a g

Positive company culture with team eng

Job summary

Reed in Devizes is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a UK-wide professional services team. The role covers day-to-day financial operations and client transactions, with close collaboration across departments.

Travel to other sites is occasional; the position is full-time and permanent, offering a structured office environment and clear development opportunities within a growing organisation. You will manage online client banking, invoices, month-end processes, and client ledgers.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced accounts or finance environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail with data entry.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• Team player able to support multiple departments.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day online client banking activities.
• Process transactions from initial checks through to completion.
• Post financial transactions to client ledgers (fees, disbursements and payments).
• Handle payments via card, cheque and cash.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client ledger records.
• Assist with month-end reporting processes.
• Support wider finance operations, including payment runs and invoice processing.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

IT skills

Tools

Sage or similar

Job description

Location: Devizes (with occasional travel to other sites)Job Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: Competitive £25-£30K p/a DOE

About the Company

An established, award-winning organisation with a long-standing history is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its team. Operating across multiple locations, the business delivers high-quality professional services to a broad client base across the UK.

The company is recognised for its commitment to excellent service, innovation, and a supportive working culture. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment, clear values, and genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

The Role

This is a key position within the finance function, supporting the organisation's day-to-day financial operations and ensuring the accurate processing of client transactions.

The Accounts Assistant will work closely with multiple departments, playing an important role in maintaining efficient and compliant financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day online client banking activities
• Processing transactions from initial checks through to completion
• Posting financial transactions to client ledgers, including fees, disbursements and payments
• Handling payments via card, cheque and cash
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client ledger records
• Assisting with month-end reporting processes
• Supporting wider finance operations, including payment runs and invoice processing

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Experience within a fast-paced accounts or finance environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong data entry skills
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
• Team player with the ability to support multiple departments
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

• Experience within a professional services environment
• Knowledge of accounting systems such as Sage or similar
• Bookkeeping experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Varied and responsible role within a growing organisation
• Positive company culture with team engagement activities