Accounts Assistant

Reed

Posted 7 hours ago, valid for a month

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY, England

£29,000 - £31,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Assistant Accountant position offers an annual salary ranging from £29,000 to £31,000 and is based in Windsor with no parking provided, but a local arrangement is available for £6 per day.
This full-time role requires a motivated individual with experience in managing sales ledgers and financial reporting, ideally with knowledge of payroll processing.
The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in developing controls and processes for effective financial management and reporting.
Key responsibilities include processing sales invoices, payroll compilation, and assisting with bank reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation.
Candidates should possess proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrate a strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Assistant Accountant

Annual Salary: £29,000 - £31,000
Location: Windsor (no parking) – local arrangement £6 per day
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week office based – flexible start/finish times)

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our vibrant team in Windsor, contributing to a first-class finance function. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, passionate, and ready to take ownership of the Sales ledgers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Manager to develop controls, processes, and protocols for effective financial management and reporting.

Day-to-day of the role:

Take ownership of the formatting, processing, and correct coding of all sales invoices, ensuring timely collections of outstanding payments.
Process show settlements and royalty statements.
Assist the purchase ledger clerk and be responsible for the weekly upload reconciliation of the BAC’s run to Navision.
Compile the weekly payroll and ensure accuracy in fee schedules and payroll-related documents.
Address payroll queries with the assistance of the Finance Manager and Payroll.
Format and journal the weekly and monthly payroll, understanding its reflection in the P&L.
Check bank reconciliations completed by the purchase ledger clerk.
Work with the team to ensure that petty cash and cash on hand balances weekly.
Identify and journal any pre-payments and accruals as required.
Raise ad hoc payments with the correct approvals.
Deputise for the Finance Manager when requested.
Support in the preparation of monthly and year-end statutory accounts for audit and compliance purposes.
Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
Review systems, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and value addition to the company.
Lead on creating a culture of pride in the workplace by ensuring clean and well-presented spaces.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in managing sales ledgers and financial reporting.
Knowledge of payroll processing preferred.
Familiarity with bank reconciliations and financial journaling.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

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