Trust & Assistant Accountant: Own the Ledger & Reporting

Hachette UK Distribution; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes

Company enhanced family policy

Reward programme for discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free onsite parking

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

Hachette UK Distribution is seeking a Trust Accountant / Assistant Accountant to manage trust ledgers and support financial operations. In this role, you will conduct financial reconciliations, prepare client statements, and handle queries, ensuring an efficient accounting process.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, excel proficiency, and the capability to work independently within a fast-paced environment. We value initiative and a can-do attitude in our collaborative team.

We offer extensive benefits, including 35 days annual leave, a pension plan, and continued professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting roles with full ownership.
• Ability to maintain trust ledgers and perform financial reconciliations.
• Skill in data extraction and report creation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the trust ledger and report on client’s trust ledgers.
• Conduct weekly and monthly cash reconciliations.
• Handle client queries and ledger amendments.

Skills

Accountancy knowledge

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

SAP experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hachette UK Distribution is seeking a Trust Accountant / Assistant Accountant to manage trust ledgers and support financial operations. In this role, you will conduct financial reconciliations, prepare client statements, and handle queries, ensuring an efficient accounting process.

The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting skills, excel proficiency, and the capability to work independently within a fast-paced environment. We value initiative and a can-do attitude in our collaborative team.

We offer extensive benefits, including 35 days annual leave, a pension plan, and continued professional development opportunities.