Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

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 and accounts administration. This is a great opportunity for someone experienced seeking a new challenge within a niche environment, or perhaps someone early in their career looking to learn and develop.The role offers the option of either full time, or reduced hours of 30 hours per week. 

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor the department inbox, forward or respond to email enquiries as appropriate and handle all queries
• Create, credit, or re-issue invoices on an ad-hoc basis
• Process refunds, allowances, and cancellations
• Resolve posting queries raised by the Financial Controller and Management Accountant.
• Identify and post incoming bank transfers, including large third-party payments requiring AML checks
• Identify and post incoming transactions.
• Reconcile and balance credit card payments taken; prepare paying-in reports.
• Handle cash/cheque banking and produce associated paying-in reports.
• Create, post, and email invoices following sales.
• Chase outstanding invoices and co-ordinate further action with the Financial Controller, including instructing solicitors if necessary.
• Record and manage deposit payments where required.

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