Accounts Assistant/Administrator

PACKME LTD / TAKEAWAY PACKAGING; Upper Bucklebury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing packaging supplier in Thatcham is seeking a proactive Bookkeeper/Administrator to assist the Head of Finance with accounting tasks and maintain financial records. Candidates should have experience with bookkeeping and proficiency in NetSuite. Flexible working hours are available. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping/accounts assistant or administration role is required.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar systems is essential.
• Basic understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks using NetSuite.
• Reconcile customer accounts and bank statements.
• Prepare information for VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

NetSuite proficiency

VAT knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

Reports to: Director / Head of Finance

About Packme Ltd: Packme Ltd is a growing disposable packaging supplier, located in Thatcham, with a household name within the industry. We are seeking a proactive and organised Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our team and support the day-to-day finance and administrative functions.

The working hours can be flexible and can be adapted to accommodate those applicants who prefer to either work reduced hours during the day, or reduced days, depending on their circumstances. Their residential location would ideally suit the Reading/Newbury/Thatcham area

Role Purpose

The Accounts Assistant/Administrator will assist the Head of Finance with the company's accounts function, acting as an in-house point of contact for queries, supporting suppliers, customers, and staff, and helping maintain accurate financial records. The role requires someone with initiative, attention to detail, and a willingness to support both routine and ad hoc tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks using NetSuite, including processing invoices, supplier bills, and reconciliations.
• Reconcile customer accounts, supplier accounts, and bank statements.
• Deal with paperwork for imports and maintain accurate records.
• Support management with weekly payment runs.
• Liaise with sales staff and other team members to resolve queries.
• Help prepare information for VAT returns; basic VAT knowledge is desirable.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and filing systems.
• Maintain supplier and utility account logins and company online accounts, ensuring credentials and access are up to date.
• Undertake administrative tasks as required, including filing and maintaining a structured filing system.
• Identify issues or discrepancies and raise them proactively, showing initiative when solutions aren't immediately obvious.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping/accounts assistant or administration role.
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar (essential).
• Basic understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience with reconciling accounts, bank statements, and handling import paperwork.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to take instruction, but also work independently and use initiative.
• Confident in liaising with both internal team members and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solution-focused.
• Friendly and approachable, able to act as the go-to point for queries.
• Flexible and adaptable, happy to take on a range of tasks.
• Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive financial information.

Remuneration

Remuneration is dependant on hours/days worked, and is negotiable