Accounts Assistant

Page Personnel; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a growing FMCG business in Thatcham. The ideal candidate will possess transactional finance experience and a strong understanding of accounting principles. Responsibilities include managing purchase and sales ledgers, conducting reconciliations, and working collaboratively with customers and service teams. The role offers a competitive salary between £28,000 and £31,000, alongside opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Permanent position

Opportunities for career development

Supportive work environment

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Credit Control.
• Strong understanding of financial processes is required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Input all purchase and sales ledger invoices.
• Manage SAP business partners and reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and manage payment wizards.
• Process payments and receipts as needed.
• Conduct bank and petty cash reconciliations.
• Perform credit control duties and journal postings.
• Handle customer/supplier requests.

Skills

Transactional finance experience

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Do you want to grow for a growing FMCG business? Are you experienced in transactional finance?

About Our Client

The hiring company is a small-sized organisation operating in the FMCG industry, known for its commitment to quality and excellence. They provide a collaborative working environment and focus on delivering outstanding products to their customers.

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant duties will include :

• Input all purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices
• Management of SAP business partners, keeping them update to date and reconciled
• Preparation of weekly payment run and payment wizard management
• Processing Payments / Receipts
• Bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Credit Control
• Journal Postings
• Dealing with Customer / Supplier requests, and collaboration with customer services on ad hoc finance queries
• Management of open PO and GRPO, working with account managers across the business, chasing timely receipting and delivery of invoices
• Maintain / facilitate other ad hoc finance queries

The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Assistant should have the following :

• Demonstrable experience within all transactional functions (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Credit Control)
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in financial data management
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced FMCG environment

What's on Offer

The Accounts Assistant will receive :

• A competitive salary ranging from £28,000 to £31,000 per annum
• Free on-site parking
• A permanent position within a growing SME in the FMCG industry
• Opportunities to develop and grow within the accounting and finance team
• A supportive and collaborative work environment near Thatcham
• Additional benefits provided by the company

If you are a motivated Accounts Assistant looking to advance your career in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today.