Assistant Accontant/Bookkeeper

Michael Page (UK); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Basingstoke is seeking an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage daily bank reconciliations, invoicing, and soft credit control. Applicants should have proven bookkeeping experience, proficiency in accounting software, and strong attention to detail. This temporary position offers competitive hourly pay and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible temporary position

Opportunity to gain valuable experience

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Daily bank matching and reconciliations for group entities.
• Support month-end process and year-end audit.
• Dealing with parent billing queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Are you immediately available or available on short notice?
• Do you have at least 2 years of transactional finance experience?

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation in their sector with an excellent working environment.

Job Description

• Strong bookkeeping skills
• Daily bank matching and bank reconciliations for all group entities
• Inter company recharge invoicing and reconciliations
• Posting credit card receipts
• Dealing with parent billing queries
• Soft credit control ie sending statements and chasing slow payers. Identify any that FD needs to be aware of and pass on to recover
• Support with month end process and close
• Support with year end audit
• Experience working in a small finance team and helping out where needed

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper should have:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A strong understanding of financial processes and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A relevant qualification in accounting or finance (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay.
• Flexible temporary position to suit your schedule.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience.
• Supportive work environment in Basingstoke.

If you are detail-oriented and eager to enhance your accounting skills, this Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career!