Accounts Assistant - Maidenhead, England

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected not-for-profit healthcare organisation in Maidenhead seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting financial operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining financial integrity. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance/accounts, capable of thriving in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Benefits

Benefits included

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proven experience with sales and purchase ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding debts.
• Record and reconcile bank and petty cash transactions.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Detail-oriented

Organised

Clear communication

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27.05.2025

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11.07.2025

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Accounts Assistant - Maidenhead, Berkshire - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits (5 day on site)

FryerMiles are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team on an initial 6 month contract with a high chance of this role going permanent. Based in Maidenhead, this role offers a blend of exciting changes and a mission-driven environment.

You will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across purchase and sales ledgers, banking activities, and reporting. With a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, you'll help maintain the financial integrity of a charity that plays a vital role in its community.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding debts
• Record and reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash transactions
• Assist in preparing journals, accruals, and month-end schedules
• Support with management accounts and audit preparations
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation entries
• Help implement process improvements and new finance systems
• Provide general admin support to the Finance team

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance/accounts role
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Proven experience with sales and purchase ledgers
• Confident in bank reconciliations and Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage deadlines
• Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative team

The Organisation

• Join a compassionate, purpose-driven organisation that makes a real impact
• Work with a friendly, professional team that values growth and development
• Contribute to an organisation that genuinely values integrity, inclusion, and respect

Accounts Assistant - Maidenhead, Berkshire - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits (5 day on site)