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Assistant Accounts Manager

22 days ago

$28000–$30000 yearly

Wokingham

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a capable and detail-driven Assistant Accounts Manager to join their finance team based in Wokingham. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Head of Finance and CFO, supporting the smooth running of the accounts function across two business sites. We welcome applicants seeking full-time, part-time (minimum 4 days), flexible hours, and school-hour working patterns, with up to 2 days remote working available depending on hours. The salary for this role is up to £30,000 (FTE) depending on experience. Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Accounts Manager role are • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash book, VAT, stock accounting, and expenses, • Maintain accurate nominal ledgers with full audit trail support, • Post journals and assist with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments, • Support year-end audit preparation, • Maintain fixed asset register, contracts, and rental records, • Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments using ERP system (Encore), • Reconcile supplier statements, manage aged creditors, and resolve queries, • Perform bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts, • Post and allocate cash receipts and support credit control activity, • Process expense claims and company credit card transactions, • Support SOP documentation and continuous process improvement, • Provide general finance support to ensure smooth departmental operations Skills Required for the Assistant Accounts Manager role are: • AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), • Experience in a finance/accounts role within an SME or B2B environment, • Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles, • Confident using ERP systems (Encore desirable), • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, • Experience with purchase ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes, • Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage workload, • Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking, • Strong communication skills with ability to engage suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders, • Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and meet deadlines, • Proactive, hands-on, and process-driven approach with a focus on efficiency improvements Benefits: • 25 days holiday (service increment scheme in place), • Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one), • Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation), • Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling), • Group Life Assurance – 2x annual salary (after 5 years’ service), • PERKS retailer discount scheme. If you are a motivated finance professional looking for a varied and flexible role within a supportive business, we would love to hear from you

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