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Assistant Accountant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 2NU, England

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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  • Reed Accountancy is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant for a full-time, permanent position in a growing Wokingham-based company.
  • The role involves supporting the accounts team and Finance Director with month-end duties, financial statement preparation, and audits.
  • Candidates should have experience in accounting, be comfortable taking accounts to trial balance, and ideally possess knowledge of Sage 50 or Sage 200.
  • The position requires AAT level 4 qualification or equivalent, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm, and the role is fully office-based with ample onsite parking.

Reed Accountancy currently partnered with a growing Wokingham based company as they seek an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team. This is a full time, permanent role working in a team of 4 and reporting into the Finance Director, this role will be integral to supporting with the daily duties of the accounts team alongside supporting the FD with month end duties, including the preparation of financial statements and supporting with audit.

Duties for the role include;

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Perform bank reconciliations, supplier and customer account reconciliations, and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
  • Process invoices, payments, and manage accounts payable and receivable.
  • Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
  • Help analyse financial data to identify discrepancies and variances.
  • Prepare and maintain financial documentation and records.

This role is best suited to a candidate with experience of working within a small team across varying accounting duties. You must be comfortable with taking accounts to trial balance and supporting junior members of the team with daily queries. Knowledge of Sage 50 or Sage 200 would be advantageous along with strong Excel skills.

This is a great opportunity for someone AAT level 4 (or QBE) looking to take the next step in their career.

The role is fully office based with working hours of Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch. The office has ample onsite parking.

If this role sounds of interest please do get in touch.

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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.