Part-time or Full-time Accounts Assistant

Full-time OR Part-time Accounts Assistant

Location: Henley-on-ThamesHours: Full-time or Part-time 8.30 AM - 5:00 PM (Office-based) OR 9.30am – 3.30pm (Office based)Pay Rate: £17.00 - £19.00 per hour + holiday payDuration: Ongoing

Join a friendly and collaborative accounts team of four within a lovely, independent company in Henley-on-Thames. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to make a real impact, handling a variety of tasks across the accounts function.

Key Responsibilities:

Debtors:

• Setting up new customers.
• Raising invoices and preparing statements.
• Chasing payments and managing aged debt.
• Month-end reporting.

Creditors:

• Setting up new suppliers.
• Posting CIS invoices and following up on queries.
• Preparing payment runs and completing month-end reporting.

Project Support:

• Setting up projects, suppliers, and customers.
• Running relevant credit checks and reporting on project finances.
• Managing and maintaining accurate project records.

General Accounts Duties:

• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end routines.
• Providing ad-hoc financial assistance as required.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Essential:
  • Experience with VAT processes.
• Desirable:
  • Detailed understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team. A background in a similar role with exposure to various aspects of accounts is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a well-respected, independent company.  Please apply by submitting your CV today!

What You Need to Do Now:

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, then apply today! If not quite right but you know the perfect person, remember we have doubled our refer-a-friend scheme to a £100 voucher! You qualify when we have recorded the referral, and they are placed in a permanent role (and pass their probationary period). To find out more, please visit our website and read our blog: Double the Reward!!

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