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Accounts Assistant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accounts Assistant role is based in Reading and involves supporting the Finance Manager with daily accounting tasks and month-end processes.
  • The position requires candidates to have some experience in an SME finance team, ideally with varied responsibilities.
  • The salary for this role is generous, although the exact figure is not specified.
  • The role is initially temporary but offers the opportunity to transition into a permanent position within 3-6 months.
  • Candidates should be prepared for an immediate start and a hybrid working arrangement, with four days in the office and one day remote.

This is a rounded Accounts Assistant role for a company based in Reading, your role will be to support the Finance Manager with all aspects of day to day accounting and some of the month end processes.

Client Details

This business is based in the centre of Reading, operating on a hybrid basis with 4 days in and 1 day the office.

They are a growing manufacturing business based just of J11 turn and have 3 people in Finance, where you will report directly into the Finance Manager.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant will be:

  • Process and manage sales and purchase invoices
  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
  • Assist with payroll administration and processing
  • Maintain accurate and detailed customer records
  • Support the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties
  • Handle petty cash and credit card transactions
  • Reconcile supplier statements and manage accounts payable
  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports and budgets
  • Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
  • Perform general administrative tasks such as filing, correspondence, and scheduling

Profile

The ideal Accounts Assistant will be someone who is able to commit to an initial temporary position before looking to transition into a permanent role, further down the line, likely within 3-6 months.

Ideally you will have exposure to working in an SME finance team where your responsibilities will be varied and you will often cover for other members of staff while on leave.

Job Offer

The Accounts Assistant will come with:

  • Immediate start
  • Generous pay
  • Opportunity to go perm

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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.