* Accounts Assistant post for up to 12 months
* Varied duties within a welcoming team
About Our Client
This business is one where you will be part of a larger, well-established team and you are expected to do all bookkeeping tasks with minimal supervision. Some training and support is expected for the more complex month-end aspects of the role.
They are just outside central Reading with easy access via public transport and parking on site as well. They are in the office for 3 days a week with 2 working from home. You will report into the Finance Manager who has been in this role for a number of years and is well equipped to support with any queries and onboarding.
Job Description
As an Accounts Assistant, your role will be to:
1. Overseeing accounts payable ledger management using SAGE Accounts.
2. Processing weekly BACS payments for supplier invoices.
3. Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT returns to HMRC.
4. Handling TAX, NI, and VAT payments.
5. Managing the accounts receivable ledger using SAGE 200 Accounts.
6. Monitoring aged debtors and credit control, including daily allocation of customer payments.
7. Sending monthly statements to customers and coordinating with management on overdue debts.
8. Performing month-end bank reconciliations and bookkeeping tasks.
9. Managing the company's invoice discounting facility, including weekly uploads and monthly reconciliation.
10. Transferring funds between accounts as required.
11. Overseeing company credit cards and reconciling statements.
12. Posting journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
13. Uploading new direct debit mandates and processing monthly collections.
14. Handling and allocating petty cash.
15. Running bank errands, including cheque deposits.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal Accounts Assistant will be someone who has worked in a similar position previously and would be able to come in and complete the tasks listed in the job spec, with minimal supervision.
What's on Offer
On offer for the Accounts Assistant is:
* Start on short notice
* Longer-term temporary position
* Varied and interesting role
* Hybrid working of 3 days in 2 from home
* Competitive hourly rate
* Internal options to move into other roles
* Good working environment
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