Maidenhead
Accounting, Finance
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
09/06/2025
30/06/2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Accounts Assistant to join a well-known not-for-profit organisation based near Maidenhead on a 6-month FTC (You must be immediately available). This role is fully office-based.
This role is vital to the day-to-day operation of the Finance team, managing a broad range of financial transactions, supporting reporting processes, and upholding internal controls.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing financial transactions, including raising and issuing invoices, monitoring aged debtors, and pursuing overdue balances.
* Processing supplier invoices with accurate coding and authorisation, maintaining supplier records, and coordinating timely payments.
* Performing daily/monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, and managing petty cash, credit card, and Amazon transaction reconciliations.
* Supporting income reconciliation for various streams and handling cash receipts.
* Assisting with month-end close preparations, maintaining the fixed asset register, and posting depreciation entries.
* Liaising with suppliers and internal/external stakeholders to resolve queries, and assisting with annual external audit queries.
* Upholding compliance with financial policies, controls, and procedures.
Qualities and Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in a similar finance or accounts role.
* Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial processes.
* Extensive experience of sales and purchase ledger management and bank account reconciliation.
* Proficiency in Office 365, including Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups), and accounting software.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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