We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance department at our head office in Maidenhead, on a permanent basis.

You will work as part of a small team and ideally have previous all round accounts experience.

– Assisting the Accounts Controller and Finance Director, with maintaining the accounting and financial records within a small administration office
– Handling payments and receipts
– Daily bank reconciliations, credit control, payroll, cash forecasts
– Helping to prepare management accounts
– Ad hoc accounting related tasks as and when might be required
– Flexibility to take on other tasks when necessary, and provide holiday and sickness cover

You will have:

– IT skills and proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook and Word
– Experience of accounting software and / or payroll functions
– Knowledge of MS Navision and / or Sage payroll would be an advantage
– Ideally, previous accounts experience in all aspects of accounting, possibly part qualified AAT or similar accounting qualification
– A methodical approach to keeping written and electronic records, and problem solving
– A high degree of confidentiality, and good interpersonal skills

You must be:

– Accurate, organised, methodical and thorough, with great attention to detail
– Proactive, approaching all tasks and issues with urgency and enthusiasm
– Numerate and accurate, able to manage complicated situations effectively
– Self-motivated and autonomous
– A clear and concise communicator and a team player