Accounts Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,000 - £27,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG30 1JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Accounts Assistant | Reading | £27,000 | Monday-Friday Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career with a successful and growing business?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team based in Reading. This is a varied role offering exposure to banking, purchase ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls within a fast-paced environment.

Reading

£27,000 per annum

⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Permanent Position

Key Responsibilities

✅ Daily bank reconciliations and banking activities

✅ Processing and coding purchase ledger invoices

✅ Supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs

✅ Processing self-billed invoices

✅ Intercompany reconciliations

✅ Posting bonus and commission income

✅ Investigating and resolving account discrepancies

✅ Maintaining accurate financial records

✅ Supporting the wider finance team as required

What We're Looking For

✔ Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Cashiering role

✔ Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail

✔ Good Excel skills

✔ Excellent organisational and communication abilities

✔ Experience using Kerridge/CDK or similar finance systems would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

✅ Competitive salary of £27,000

✅ No weekend working

✅ Pension scheme

✅ Training and development opportunities

✅ Long-term career prospects

✅ Friendly and supportive team environment

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and is looking to join a well-established organisation where they can develop their finance career.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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