Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Colchester
• Job Type: Full-time, 3-6 month temporary contract
• Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join our client's growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing finance queries, ensuring compliance with financial controls, and supporting month and year-end accounting processes. This role is ideal for someone with a solid understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

• Manage the Finance email inbox, addressing queries and requests efficiently.
• Work within a financial control framework, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payments, and identifying ways to strengthen controls.
• Handle tasks within accounts payable, receivable, and rent accounting.
• Administer customer, supplier, and tenant invoices, purchase orders, direct debits, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounts, service charge calculations, and audit preparations.
• Provide guidance and advice to service areas to ensure compliance with financial processes.
• Advise the senior team of any significant discrepancies or failures in financial or control procedures.
• Oversee the job costing process, including timesheets, and ensure accurate dissemination of information to managers.
• Process monthly Company credit card reconciliations and bank account reconciliation as needed.
• Conduct monthly debtors’ reconciliation and ensure recovery of outstanding Company debts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for performance and auditing purposes.
• Collaborate within the team, support colleagues, and cover for absences as needed.
• Undertake additional duties as required, supporting the business in various tasks.

• Experience in processing a high volume of invoices.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles.
• Proficient in data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer software skills, including Excel and accounting packages.
• Good relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills, flexibility, and adaptability to change.
• Positive attitude with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours and travel between company offices
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications; AAT qualification is desirable.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

To apply for the Finance Officer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and how you embody our core values.