Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - Maidenhead, Berkshire - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits (5 day on site)

FryerMiles are delighted to be working exclusively with a respected not-for-profit organisation in the healthcare sector looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team on an initial 6 month contract with a high chance of this role going permanent. Based in Maidenhead, this role offers a blend of exciting changes and a mission-driven environment.

You will support the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation, ensuring accuracy and compliance across purchase and sales ledgers, banking activities, and reporting. With a strong eye for detail and excellent organisational skills, you'll help maintain the financial integrity of a charity that plays a vital role in its community.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations
• Raise sales invoices and monitor outstanding debts
• Record and reconcile bank, credit card, and petty cash transactions
• Assist in preparing journals, accruals, and month-end schedules
• Support with management accounts and audit preparations
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation entries
• Help implement process improvements and new finance systems
• Provide general admin support to the Finance team

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance/accounts role
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Proven experience with sales and purchase ledgers
• Confident in bank reconciliations and Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage deadlines
• Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative team

The Organisation

• Join a compassionate, purpose-driven organisation that makes a real impact
• Work with a friendly, professional team that values growth and development
• Contribute to an organisation that genuinely values integrity, inclusion, and respect

Accounts Assistant - Maidenhead, Berkshire - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits (5 day on site)