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Accounts & Finance Assistant | West Berkshire | £28,000 - £32,000
Full-Time (Office Based) | Permanent

Immediate Start Available

A well-established independent organisation in West Berkshire is seeking an Accounts & Finance Assistant to join its finance team as soon as possible.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to-day operation of the finance function, providing assistance across purchase ledger, sales ledger, reconciliations, billing, reporting and general finance administration.

Key Responsibilities
* Daily bank reconciliations and cash management support
* Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payment runs
* Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
* Supplier statement reconciliations
* Raising customer invoices and assisting with credit control
* Petty cash administration
* Supporting month-end and year-end processes
* Assisting with management reporting and budget updates
* Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
* Providing finance and administrative support across the organisation

About You
* Minimum 2 years experience within an accounts or finance role
* Experience of bank reconciliations, purchase ledger and/or sales ledger
* Strong Excel and IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
* Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines
* Professional communication skills and a proactive approach
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Desirable
* AAT qualified or studying towards a finance qualification
* Experience within education, charity or not-for-profit sectors
* Exposure to finance or ERP systems

Package
* Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
* 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Study support available
* Potential hybrid working flexibility during school holiday periods following probation
* Supportive and collaborative working environment

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and the vacancy may close early once a suitable candidate is identified. Early application is strongly encouraged.

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

To be considered for the role you must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction. This role is being advertised by Butler Rose (AGY) and managed by Dave Marchant [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.