Accounts Assistant

Reed; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Buy/sell annual leave

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant in Durham city centre to join the finance team. The role focuses on accurate financial records, VAT returns, and day-to-day accounting tasks using Sage Line 50.

You will work both independently and as part of a busy team, supporting colleagues and ensuring deadlines are met. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of accounting experience and strong reconciliation skills, with proven experience in VAT returns and journal postings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.
• 5 years' experience using Sage Line 50.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and journal postings.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and data entry using Sage Line 50.
• Reconcile bank, cash, and credit card accounts.
• Maintain debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Prepare, submit and reconcile VAT returns.
• Post journals including prepayments and accruals.
• Complete year-end trial balance reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial deadlines (Companies House and HMRC).
• Post invoices and record rental income.
• Reconcile client deposits and rental arrears.
• Provide general office support and administrative duties.

Skills

Reconciliation

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Durham city centre
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Reed Accountancy are supporting a well-established business with the recruitment of an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional with strong Sage Line 50 experience to take ownership of a varied accounting role within a supportive and busy environment.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team. They will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with financial deadlines, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions and data entry using Sage Line 50.
• Reconciling bank, cash, and credit card accounts.
• Maintaining debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Preparing, submitting, and reconciling VAT returns.
• Posting journals, including prepayments and accruals.
• Completing full trial balance reconciliations at year-end.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial deadlines, including Companies House and HMRC requirements.
• Posting invoices and recording rental income received.
• Reconciling client deposits received and repaid through a dedicated deposit account.
• Monitoring and pursuing rental arrears where necessary.
• Providing general office support, including answering telephone enquiries, dealing with clients face-to-face, and filing legal and financial documentation.

Person Specification

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 5 years' accounting experience.
• At least 5 years' experience using Sage Line 50.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and journal postings.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Salary of £32,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave days.
• Stable, full-time permanent position.
• Varied role with responsibility across multiple aspects of finance and administration.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity and have a strong background using Sage Line 50, we would be keen to hear from you.