Accounts Assistant

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

AAT study assistance available for the

Comprehensive training and continuedOp

The chance to develop a broad range of

Job summary

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment in Newbury is assisting an established West Berkshire business to recruit an Accounts Assistant. You will support a collaborative finance team, handling routine accounting tasks and gaining exposure to a broad range of financial activities.

The role offers flexible working options, ongoing training, AAT study support, and a clear path to broaden your accounting skills within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles is essential.
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-based role is preferred.
• Strong IT skills and confidence working with financial information are required.

Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders and process documentation accurately.
• Manage employee expense claims and petty cash.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations and resolve differences.
• Assist with supplier payments including BACS and cheques.
• Support month-end tasks such as journals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide general accounting support to the finance team as needed.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Finance experience

IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Accounts Assistant to join an established business based in West Berkshire. This role would suit someone with previous finance experience who is keen to broaden their accounting knowledge and develop their career within a collaborative and welcoming finance team.

Offering a varied workload and exposure to a wide range of financial activities, this position provides an excellent opportunity to build on existing skills while benefiting from ongoing training and professional development.

Key duties of the role, will include:

• Match supplier invoices against purchase orders, ensuring all documentation is accurate and correctly processed
• Manage employee expense claims and petty cash transactions
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations, investigating and resolving any differences identified
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payments, including BACS and cheque runs
• Support with month end tasks such as journals, reconciliations and reporting
• Provide general accounting support to colleagues across the finance department as needed

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates should demonstrate:

• A sound knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance based position
• Good IT skills and the ability to work confidently with financial information
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• A methodical and proactive approach, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines

Benefits offered with the position:

• Flexible working options
• AAT study assistance available for the right candidate
• Comprehensive training and continued opportunities for professional growth
• The chance to develop a broad range of accounting skills within an approachable and supportive team

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic finance professional looking to expand their experience, take on varied responsibilities and progress their career within a successful organisation.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.