Accounts Assistant

Reed; Margaretting; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the busy accounts team. This office-based role runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:15pm, with free car parking on site, and supports the smooth operation of client and office accounts.

You will process client and office receipts and payments, assist with supplier invoices, perform bank reconciliations and month-end closures, manage credit control with clients, and handle expense claims and petty cash while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts experience (professional services industry is an advantage).
• Aptitude for adapting to new processes, accounting and other software.
• A team player who will help and support colleagues and the wider company.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Processing client and office account receipts and payments.
• Assisting with supplier invoices and payments.
• Bank account reconciliations and three-way check.
• Accurate and timely closure at each month end.
• Credit control responsibilities, including liaison with clients over unpaid debts.
• Handling expense claims, credit card purchases and petty cash.
• Other miscellaneous accounting tasks and processes as required.
• Following robust processes and procedures that safeguard the company.
• Maintaining and preserving confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Accounts experience

Team player

Adaptable

Professional discretion

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm (office based) - Free car parking

About the role

An exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to become a core member of the accounts team responsible for important accounting duties and tasks. These are essential to the smooth running of the companies client and office accounting operations. The role is fully office-based.

Key responsibilities

• Processing client and office account receipts and payments
• Assisting with supplier invoices and payments
• Bank account reconciliations and three-way check
• Accurate and timely closure at each month end
• Credit control responsibilities, including liaison with clients over unpaid debts
• Handling expense claims, credit card purchases and petty cash
• Other miscellaneous accounting tasks and processes as required
• Following robust processes and procedures that safeguard the company
• Maintaining and preserving confidentiality at all times

Required

• Previous accounts experience (professional services industry is an advantage)
• Aptitude for adapting to new processes, accounting and other software
• A team player who will help and support colleagues and the wider company
• Flexible and adaptable, with a positive "can do and will do" attitude to work
• Able to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
• Professional, trustworthy and discrete