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Assistant Accounts Manager

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wokingham, Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a capable and detail-driven Assistant Accounts Manager to join their finance team based in Wokingham. This is a hands-on role working closely with the Head of Finance and CFO, supporting the smooth running of the accounts function across two business sites.

We welcome applicants seeking full-time, part-time (minimum 4 days), flexible hours, and school-hour working patterns, with up to 2 days remote working available depending on hours.

The salary for this role is up to £30,000 (FTE) depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Accounts Manager role are

  * Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting processes including purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash book, VAT, stock accounting, and expenses

  * Maintain accurate nominal ledgers with full audit trail support

  * Post journals and assist with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments

  * Support year-end audit preparation

  * Maintain fixed asset register, contracts, and rental records

  * Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments using ERP system (Encore)

  * Reconcile supplier statements, manage aged creditors, and resolve queries

  * Perform bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts

  * Post and allocate cash receipts and support credit control activity

  * Process expense claims and company credit card transactions

  * Support SOP documentation and continuous process improvement

  * Provide general finance support to ensure smooth departmental operations

Skills Required for the Assistant Accounts Manager role are:

  * AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)

  * Experience in a finance/accounts role within an SME or B2B environment

  * Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles

  * Confident using ERP systems (Encore desirable)

  * Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  * Experience with purchase ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes

  * Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and manage workload

  * Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking

  * Strong communication skills with ability to engage suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders

  * Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and meet deadlines

  * Proactive, hands-on, and process-driven approach with a focus on efficiency improvements

Benefits:

  * 25 days holiday (service increment scheme in place)

  * Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one)

  * Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation)

  * Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling)

  * Group Life Assurance – 2x annual salary (after 5 years’ service)

  * PERKS retailer discount scheme.

If you are a motivated finance professional looking for a varied and flexible role within a supportive business, we would love to hear from you

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