Senior Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Reading is looking for a Senior Accounts Assistant to support their Operations Manager. The role involves handling day-to-day bookkeeping, assisting with monthly management accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, be proficient in accounting software like Xero, and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong grasp of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Posting bookkeeping entries on sales and purchase ledger.
• Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Performing weekly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

AAT qualified

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Full time office-based role

Our professional client is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to support the Operations Manager of a small well-established business. Working closely with 2 other team members you will take responsibility for ensuring all accounting functions run smoothly and compliance deadlines are met.

Your role:

• Posting day-to-day bookkeeping entries on sales and purchase ledger
• Assisting in the production of accurate data for the monthly management accounts
• Performing weekly bank reconciliations for internal review
• Carrying out credit control function
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer and supplier financial queries
• Supporting month-end routines and timetable
• Assisting in preparing quarterly VAT returns
• Assisting with monthly CIS returns
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Liaising with accountancy colleagues at Head Office

The person:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong grasp of bookkeeping principles and double-entry accounting
• Proficiency in accounting software: including Xero and strong Excel skills
• AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent experience) - preferred
• High attention to detail and excellent time management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to liaise directly with customers on the phone
• A proactive, organised approach and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Happy working in a SME business as part of a small team
• Flexible attitude
• Able to easily commute to Hurst