Overview
Job details: Posted 28 August 2025 • Location Milton Keynes • Job type Permanent, Full Time • Discipline Central Support - Glendale • Reference 033195
Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Location: Milton Keynes - requests for occasional hybrid working will be considered
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Hours: 24-40 hours per week - Flexibility available subject to business needs
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Milton Keynes team. The ideal candidate will assist in managing financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. This role is vital for maintaining the integrity of our accounts and supporting the overall reporting.
Duties
* Perform data entry tasks related to financial transactions and maintain organised records.
* Support month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
* Collaborate with team members to reconcile variances in the draft monthly accounts.
* Maintain and improve digital filing systems for financial documents, ensuring easy access and retrieval.
* Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts as required by the team.
* Provide support for audits by gathering necessary documentation and responding to queries.
* Support the Operational management team with internal financial processes
* Reconciliation of month end income data, raise accurate invoices, liaise with client and finance.
* Any other business requirements, e.g. deputising/supporting colleagues when on leave.
Skills
* Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
* Numerate and ability to reconcile large data sets.
* Excellent data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
* Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their career in finance while contributing to the success of our organisation.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team within the grounds maintenance and arboriculture industry. You will work closely with the local management team keeping accurate financial accounts, preparing month end reports and reporting through to the regional accounts team
About Glendale
Glendale has been creating and maintaining beautiful green spaces for over 30 years, earning a reputation as a multi-award-winning green space management specialist. Our services span from design and installation to maintenance and estate management, catering to commercial, private, and public sector clients nationwide. With a passionate and highly skilled team, we are committed to excellence in grounds maintenance, arboriculture, and landscaping. As a Carbon Neutral business, we prioritise sustainability, ensuring our work enhances the environment while exceeding industry standards.
Benefits
* Flexible working (subject to business requirements).
* Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
* Friendly and supportive team environment.
* Free on-site parking.
How To Apply
If youre looking for a role with the opportunity to support a growing business, wed love to hear from you!
Apply today to join the team.
Glendale is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
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