Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy firm in Reading is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a long-term contract. The role involves sales ledger processing, maintaining purchase accounts, and supporting the Finance Manager. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts payable/receivable and be proficient in Excel.

Benefits

Brilliant team and a superb working environment

Close to transport links

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Daily use of Excel and a larger ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Sales ledger processing.
• Maintaining purchase ledger accounts and performing weekly payment runs.
• Cash and Bank Reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Job description

• Long term contract for an Accounts Assistant starting late May
• Superb company to work for, stable, growing business in Reading centre

About Our Client

This business is a small but rapidly growing consultancy firm and have seen significant improvements and growth over the last 3 years which looks set to continue. The business is based in the heart of Reading and is close to both train and bus routes with some limited parking on site.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will be to:

• Sales ledger processing
• Maintaining all purchase ledger accounts and performing weekly payment runs
• Cash and Bank Reconciliations
• Monitoring aged debt and following up on outstanding invoices
• VAT support
• Accruals, prepayments and adjustments
• Supporting month end closure
• Dealing with all incoming client queries
• Supporting the Finance Manager with any ad hoc project support

The Successful Applicant

The ideal Accounts Assistant will be someone who has worked in a similar role previously and has working within a role that incorporates Accounts Payable/Receivable and reconciliations alongside a daily use of Excel and a larger ERP system.

What's on Offer

On offer for the candidate is:

• Salary of £28,000 to £30,000
• Start within the next few weeks
• Longer term contract of 12months+
• Brilliant team and a superb working environment
• Working in the town centre and close to transport links