Accounts Assistant

Reed Accountancy are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our industry leading client as they go through a period of growth. This role is based in Newbury and offers a unique opportunity to be part of a friendly finance team within a dynamic, luxury goods business.

Working within a team of three, you will be reporting into the Head of Accounts and supporting with the daily invoicing as well as taking ownership of the monthly balance sheets, journals, accruals and prepayments.

This role would be well suited to someone who has experience within a similar and varied role, or is perhaps AAT qualified and looking to expand on their knowledge. The role offers the option of either full time, or reduced hours of 30 hours per week.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Communicate with customers via phone and email, addressing queries about payments.
• Compile and create customer statements
• Manage prepayments and accruals.
• Conduct bank reconciliations for both client and office accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including auction hammer price, pension, aged debtors, and creditors.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and manage depreciation and amortisation journals.
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required to support the department and business.

Knowledge of Excel including Pivot tables would be advantageous alongside exposure to Navision, however this is not essential. Strong communication skills and the willingness to learn with a strong attention to detail is crucial.

The role is fully office based and would be better suited to a driver due to the office location as the public transport links are infrequent. Benefits include 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and onsite parking within a beautiful setting.

If this sounds of interest then do apply today