Accounts & Bursary Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in West Berkshire is seeking an Accounts & Finance Assistant to join its finance team. The role supports the day-to-day operation of the finance function, including purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, billing and reporting.

Full-time (office based) with an immediate start. 37.5 hours per week, salary £28,000–£32,000, study support available and potential hybrid working after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience within an accounts or finance role.
• Experience of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and/or sales ledger.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and cash management support.
• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Supplier statement reconciliations.
• Raising customer invoices and assisting with credit control.
• Petty cash administration.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Assisting with management reporting and budget updates.
• Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation.
• Providing finance and administrative support across the organisation.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Purchase ledger

Sales ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualified or studying finance qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts & Finance Assistant | West Berkshire | £28,000 - £32,000

Full-Time (Office Based) | Permanent

Immediate Start Available

A well-established independent organisation in West Berkshire is seeking an Accounts & Finance Assistant to join its finance team as soon as possible.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance you will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, providing assistance across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, billing, reporting and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily bank reconciliations and cash management support


• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs


• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers


• Supplier statement reconciliations


• Raising customer invoices and assisting with credit control


• Petty cash administration


• Supporting month-end and year-end processes


• Assisting with management reporting and budget updates


• Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation


• Providing finance and administrative support across the organisation

About You

• Minimum 2 years experience within an accounts or finance role


• Experience of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and/or sales ledger


• Strong Excel and IT skills


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability


• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines


• Professional communication skills and a proactive approach


• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying towards a finance qualification


• Experience within education, charity or not-for-profit sectors


• Exposure to finance or ERP systems

Package

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000


• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday


• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays


• Study support available


• Potential hybrid working flexibility during school holiday periods following probation


• Supportive and collaborative working environment

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.