A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Reading. This is a varied role offering exposure to banking, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls within a fast-paced environment.
📍 Reading
💷 £27,000 per annum
⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
📄 Permanent Position
Key Responsibilities
✅ Daily bank reconciliations and banking activities
✅ Processing and coding purchase ledger invoices
✅ Supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs
✅ Processing self-billed invoices
✅ Intercompany reconciliations
✅ Posting bonus and commission income
✅ Investigating and resolving account discrepancies
✅ Maintaining accurate financial records
✅ Supporting the wider finance team as required
What We're Looking For
✔ Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Cashiering role
✔ Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail
✔ Good Excel skills
✔ Excellent organisational and communication abilities
✔ Experience using Kerridge/CDK or similar finance systems would be advantageous
What's on Offer?
✅ Competitive salary of £27,000
✅ No weekend working
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Training and development opportunities
✅ Long-term career prospects
✅ Friendly and supportive team environment
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to join a well-established organisation where they can develop their finance career.
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£27000.00 - £27000.00 per year