Accounts Assistant

REED are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a fast-paced commercial construction business, specialising in the residential groundworks sector. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to build on their previous experience and develop their career within their Accounts department, reporting into the Group Financial Controller. The successful candidate will support a variety of accounting functions, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, intercompany charges, and reconciliations.

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
• Job Type: Full-time: 8am - 4pm (flexibility to start later at 9am and finish at 4pm)
• Up to £32,000 per annum (FTE)

Day to Day of the role:

• Assist with purchase ledger invoice checking, entering, and monthly reconciliation of statements.
• Identify intercompany cross-charges and raise necessary invoices.
• Code and enter expenditure for company credit cards.
• Provide analysis reports and supplementary documentation to Managers and Directors.
• Record and store asset purchase and disposal information.
• Take an active role in our transition to new software in late 2024.
• Assist with month-end closures and supply of year-end information to external Auditors.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• General accounts experience is essential.
• Part Qualified AAT / AAT Qualified or similar is required.
• Experience with Sage50 Accounts software is an advantage.
• Competence in Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Self-motivation and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a growing team environment with experienced, proactive leadership.
• 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays.
• Newly refurbished offices in the beautiful market town of Ringwood, on the Hampshire/Dorset border.
• Onsite staff gym and coffee shop.
• Free parking.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please apply in the first instance and we can arrange a call to discuss in more detail.