Accounts & Bursary Assistant

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

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.