Accounts Assistant

Our client is a well established family owned SME business based in Wokingham who are looking for a full time Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an office based and varied role supporting day-to-day and month-end processes, ideal for someone who has a basic understanding accounting with some prior exposure looking to build on their experience.

 Job Title:         Accounts Assistant

 Job Type:        Permanent

 Location:       Wokingham

 Salary:           £30,000

 Reference no:     16056       

Accounts Assistant – Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme - 5% matched contributions
• Discretionary bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Bike to work scheme

Accounts Assistant - About the Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller, whilst working closely with the wider team.  You will support the finance team and be responsible for the day-to-day routines in the finance department.

·  Process purchase and sales invoices using the finance system

·  Chase missing purchase orders, delivery notes, and ensure accurate coding

·  Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

·  Investigate and reconcile key accounts

·  Review aged creditors and provide commentary on balances

·  Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring timely payment

·  Support month-end tasks including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations

·  Assist wider finance team and carry out ad hoc duties as required

The successful Accounts Assistant:

• A basic understanding of accounting principles
• Previous experience in purchase ledger would be advantageous
• Have the capacity to learn new systems quickly.
• A solid proficiency in using Microsoft Excel
• Analytically minded with a good attention to detail
• Problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication skills and the ability to form good working relationships

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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