Accounts Assistant

CPL UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Finance team in Reading. This role provides an opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment, focusing on month-end processes and financial management. Candidates should have relevant finance qualifications and strong organizational skills, with pathways for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary based on experience

Friendly and supportive working environment

Good opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Approximately one year's experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Process credit card statements and manage monthly expenses.
• Perform bank reconciliations for multiple currency accounts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy

Data entry skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

ROLE: Accounts Assistant

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Location: Reading / Hybrid

ABOUT US

Cpl Resources, one of Europe's most successful staffing businesses, operates in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to business expansion, the Finance team in Reading is seeking an individual eager to grow and develop within the company. This role offers the opportunity to gain comprehensive experience within a finance team, with clear pathways for progression to chartered status and beyond.

Main responsibilities:

1. Assist the Finance team with month-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and repayments.
2. Process credit card statements and manage monthly expenses.
3. Resolve customer account queries, referring to the Sales or Order Entry teams as necessary.
4. Liaise with Group for ad hoc financial queries.
5. Perform bank reconciliations for Sterling, Euro, and other currency accounts weekly.
6. Provide general support to the Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications in finance or accounting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Highly numerate with good data entry skills.
• Approximately one year's experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally at all levels.

Package:

• Competitive base salary based on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Good opportunities for career progression.
• pension scheme.