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Accounts Assistant

Robert Half
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Accounts Assistant position in Reading is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a salary of circa £32,000.
  • This role involves various responsibilities such as downloading bank statements, preparing cashbooks, and assisting with month-end processes.
  • Candidates should have experience with Oracle and a strong attention to detail, as well as knowledge of month-end routines and multi-currency transactions.
  • Excellent communication skills, strong Excel and IT skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment are essential.
  • Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and varying levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

Accounts Assistant - Reading - 12-month FTC - Circa £32.000 - Hybrid

I am currently working with a leading business based in Reading who require an Accounts Assistant on a 8 month FTC. This is a varied role working in a fun, fast paced environment.

Key duties:

  • Downloading Bank Statements for 4 operating entities within the group
  • Preparation of weekly cashbooks
  • Supporting multiple business units with reconciling bank transactions processed through the central accounts.
  • Preparation of monthly cashbook journals
  • Assisting with month end process, calculating provisions for accruals and prepayments.
  • Reviewing intercompany transactions, resolving differences
  • Preparation of month end journals
  • Raising payments on Global Banking platform
  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Working with overseas project offices to ensure withholding tax returns and payments are submitted on time

Attitude & Skills:

  • Experiencewith Oracle
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate input
  • A working knowledge of month end routines and timings
  • Exposure to multi currencies and use of banking platforms
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong Excel and IT skills
  • A positive attitude to change and an energetic and collaborative disposition
  • Well organised, able to work to deadlines and juggle the demands of the business

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.