Accounts Assistant – 6 mths

Location:

Maidenhead (SL6) – Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28000 to £30000 per annum

Type:

Contract

Start Date: 

2025-05-26

Contract Period: 

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Accountancy Jobs

Advertiser:

Holden Jones

Job ID:

131945449

Posted On: 

26 May 2025

A growing multi-disciplined business is seeking to add an Accounts Assistant to the team. The role will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the Finance team, with the key responsibilities being:

– Maintaining the purchase ledger through to payment runs and supplier reconciliations
– Raise and issue invoices and monitoring aged debtors
– Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing queries.
– Record bank transactions and perform daily/monthly reconciliations
– Manage petty cash and credit card transaction reconciliations
– Assist in the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
– Prepare schedules and reconciliations for month-end close.
– Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation entries.
– Provide administrative support to the Finance Team including filing, archiving, and mailshots.

Applicants should have experience in a similar accounts role, possibly backed up by AAT studies, covering AP, AR and bank reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and accounting software is essential. This role requires accuracy, attention to detail and strong organisational skills to manage a broad range of financial transactions. The role has some flexibility on home working and is also subject to a DBS check.

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