Accounts Assistant

Silver Planet Group; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team in Finchampstead. This role involves critical accounting tasks such as invoice processing and reconciliations, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Up to 12% annual performance bonus

Up to 6% pension contribution

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

£600 annual personal development budget

Regular staff events and social activities

Employee referral scheme (up to £500)

Clear opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts, and credit card transactions.
• Manage payment runs and maintain accurate ledger records.
• Support month-end tasks like journal entries and reporting.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Numerical Accuracy

Good Communication

Team-oriented Approach

Independent Work Management

Education

Prior experience as an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Finchampstead (Office based)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Bonus: Up to 12% annual performance bonus

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our clients Finance team in Finchampstead. This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records. It's an excellent opportunity for someone with prior accounting experience looking to grow within a collaborative team environment.

What's On Offer

• £26,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience
• Up to 12% annual performance bonus
• Up to 6% pension contribution
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years)
• £600 annual personal development budget
• Regular staff events and social activities
• Employee referral scheme (up to £500 per successful hire)
• Clear opportunities for career development
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts, staff expenses, and credit card transactions
• Manage payment runs and maintain accurate ledger records
• Support month-end tasks, including journal entries and reporting
• Prepare and reconcile supplier and customer statements
• Perform daily and monthly bank postings and reconciliations
• Maintain purchase ledger inbox and handle petty cash records
• Accept credit card payments by phone
  
  

Skills And Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage workload independently
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
  
  

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

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