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Accounts Assistant

Wokingham, Berkshire

Accounts Assistant

  1. Permanent
£35,000 - £37,000 per annum + 12% bonus
BBBH184066

Wokingham, Berkshire

The details

Abit About The Role

This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial processes, supporting key activities such as accounts receivable, accounts payable and general bookkeeping. They will play an important role in maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting the team in achieving departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts Receivable: Assist the operation team with credit control, cash flow management and debtors reporting. Send statements to customers and drive debt recovery. Credit checks on new and existing customers. Processing card payments and Direct Debits. Setting up refunds to customers. Assist with customer invoicing, follow-ups, and account reconciliation.
  • Bank Reconciliations: Reconciliation of Bank statement entries across multiple bank accounts, including foreign currencies and posting of cash entries daily. Reporting of the daily cash position to the Senior Team.
  • Cashflow Reporting: Maintain the integrity of the Cashflow report, ensuring actual receipts & payments correctly recorded.
  • Balance Sheet: Ensure full reconciliations are completed monthly for core Balance Sheet codes (Bank, Trade Debtors, Trade Creditors, VAT, Prepayments & Accruals).
  • Inter-company: Ensure all entities are fully reconciled on a weekly/monthly basis and AP / AR invoices raised & posted on both sides.
  • Staff Expense Management: Review, verify, and process employee expenses in compliance with company policies.
  • Payroll: Assist with the preparation of monthly payroll for submission to the payroll bureaux and posting of payroll journals into the General Ledger.
  • Statutory Requirements: Review of the VAT submissions and submit on time, calculation & submission of monthly CIS returns, calculation & payment of P11Ds / PSA and submission of PAYE.
  • Audit Support: Assist in preparing documentation and records for internal and external audits.
  • Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance department as required, including answering queries and coordinating with other departments.
  • Deputise for Finance Manager: As and when required.

Requirements

  • Educational Background: Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience: Experience in a similar finance or accounts role. Familiarity with accounts payable/receivable and general bookkeeping is a plus.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot numerical errors and discrepancies.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professionalism: Integrity, confidentiality, and discretion are crucial in this role.

What you'll get in return:

  • Competitive Salary up to £37k depending on experience
  • 12% annual performance bonus
  • Up to 6% pension contribution
  • 25 days leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years' service)
  • Company Health benefits
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • £600 annual personal development budget
  • Regular staff events
  • Referral scheme - earn up to £500 for each successfully recommended employee
  • Laptop

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