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Accounts Assistant

Layka Recruitment
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 0FF, England

Salary

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position is for an Accounts Assistant at a leading transport and warehousing company located at their Colnbrook Head Office.
  • The role requires some work experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Clerk, with a salary range of £25,000 to £27,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include reconciling invoices, processing employee expenses, and maintaining financial records.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures, good math skills, and hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software.
  • The company offers benefits such as 28 days annual leave, free onsite parking, and study support after a successful probation period.
This client is a leader in the transport and warehousing industry, committed to excellence and continuous growth. Their mission is to deliver outstanding results while fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and professional development. As they continue to expand, they are offering an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join them as an Accounts Assistant within their busy accounts team!This growing company is looking for an Accounts Assistant to perform daily accounting tasks that will support the finance team. Supporting the finance department, financial controller, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. Maintaining weekly reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties for the company.Location: Colnbrook Head OfficeShift pattern: Monday - FridayAnnual salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per year, depending on experience. Study support after successful completion of a probation period is available.Please note, the company does not offer sponsorships.Key responsibilities:
  • Reconciling invoices to supplier statement and identifying discrepancies
  • Processing reimbursement forms for employee expenses
  • Issue invoices to customers and external partners, as needed
  • Raise credit notes
  • Entering invoices into invoice platforms
  • Matching purchase orders to supplier invoices
  • Processing purchase invoices for approval
  • Maintain digital and physical financial records
  • Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
  • Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, statements, and with annual audit
  • Handling accruals and prepayments
  • Assisting elsewhere in the finance team where possible
What are we looking for from you to join us
  • Some work experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Clerk
  • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
  • Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
  • Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage)
  • Organisation skills
  • Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information
  • AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified or a desire to study AAT Qualification
Benefits on offer:
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Free onsite parking
  • Workplace Pension
  • EAP for employees at work
  • Employee committee meeting
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Sage Benefits
  • Learning and development

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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.