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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire HP9, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The job title is Accounts Assistant located in Beaconsfield, requiring office-based work from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:30 PM.
  • The salary for this position is approximately £30,000, and candidates should have proven experience in a similar role within an accounts department.
  • Key responsibilities include invoice processing, payment management, bank reconciliation, reporting, and overseeing payroll processing.
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 Cloud is required, and familiarity with Xero Accounting is advantageous as there are plans to transition to this software in 2025.
  • The role also involves managing one part-time staff member and handling financial operations for eight companies.

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Beaconsfield (Office Based)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5.30 PM

Salary: Approximately £30,000

Holidays: 4 weeks plus bank holidays + 3-5 days at Xmas

Benefits: On-site parking available

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounts department and managing one part-time staff member. This role involves handling the financial operations for eight companies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Invoice Processing: Handle customer and supplier invoices using Sage 50 Cloud.
  • Payments: Manage and process payments efficiently.
  • Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
  • Reporting: Generate ad hoc financial reports as required.
  • Payroll: Oversee payroll processing using ADP iHCM.

Duties:

  • Coding and inputting invoices onto computer
  • Preparing invoices for payment
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Deal with supplier queries
  • Inputting Sales invoices onto computer
  • Producing monthly reports and statements
  • Posting payment and receipts
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Posting interest onto deposit accounts
  • Posting journals including salary journal
  • Checking control accounts are correct and rectifying if needed
  • Reconciliation of petty cash for 11 branches
  • Posting returns onto Sage

Future Software Transition:

  • We plan to transition to Xero Accounting in 2025. Experience with this software package would be advantageous

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience in a similar role within an accounts department.
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 Cloud
  • Familiarity with Xero Accounting a plus
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.