Accounts Assistant

Wade Macdonald; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis in Slough with hybrid working. The role focuses on clearing backlogs, reconciling balances and ensuring records are accurate. Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is essential.

You will support the finance team with supplier reconciliations, bank and general ledger tasks, and help maintain up-to-date records while liaising with internal departments and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Assistant
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently

Responsibilities

• Process outstanding purchase invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate aged balances
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Review and clear historic accounting entries and outstanding queries
• Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for the finance team
• Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve issues
• Assist with general accounting administration and ad hoc tasks

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Temporary - £15 - £17 PH – Slough – Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a well-established international organisation With a strong reputation and a collaborative working culture, they pride themselves on creating a supportive environment where teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement are encouraged.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join the finance team on a temporary basis. The primary focus of this assignment will be to help clear a backlog of accounting transactions, reconcile outstanding balances and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.

Duties will include:

• Processing outstanding purchase invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating aged balances.
• Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Reviewing and clearing historic accounting entries and outstanding queries.
• Performing bank and general ledger reconciliations.
• Supporting the finance team with maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Liaising with internal departments and suppliers to resolve outstanding issues.
• Assisting with general accounting administration and ad hoc finance tasks.

About the Successful Applicant

You will have previous experience in an Accounts Assistant role and be confident using Excel and accounting systems, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve outstanding queries efficiently

What You Will Receive in Return

This temporary assignment offers the chance to make an immediate impact, take ownership of varied accounting tasks and gain valuable experience within a collaborative working environment.