Part Time Accounts Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Accounts Assistant in the financial services industry, ideal for someone with a eye for detail and a strong understanding of accounting principles. The role will be based in Winnersh, where the individual will play a key role within the accounting and finance department.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable firm in the financial services sector, boasting a team of over 200 dedicated professionals. The company is known for its high standards of service and commitment to its clients, making it a key player in its industry. They have a number of offices across the region and are going through a period of expansion.

Description

• Daily inputting of purchase invoices onto the Xero accounting system.
• Bank reconciliation of the business bank accounts, and credit card account.
• Follow up on obtaining missing invoices/receipts for any expenditure picked up on the bank reconciliation that haven't been received into the Accounts inbox.
• Producing client engagement fee invoices on Xero in preparation for client meetings, and upload to the client file
• Forward receipts from Xero for paid engagement fees direct to the client, and upload
• Produce other ad-hoc fee invoices as and when requested.
• Liaise with the Director(s) on overdue supplier invoices and make payments accordingly.
• Liaise with the Director(s) on producing the monthly cashflow forecasts.
• Run the daily/weekly fees received report from Xero, and record the provider paid fees into the system, and match against the provider fee statement.
• Run the month end income procedures.
• Review the monthly Trial Balance on Xero and make any necessary month end journals as required.
• Liaise with the Director(s) on monthly adjustments to the payroll and run the monthly payroll on Xero accordingly.
• Post the necessary payroll invoices to the employee files, HMRC and Workplace Pension accounts on Xero.
• Upload the monthly Workplace Pension report to the Aviva Pension Online portal.
• Monthly review and updating the fixed asset register.
• Review, calculate and journal the part exemption Vat returns on a quarterly basis, for submission to HMRC.
• Assist the Director(s) with the FCA returns.
• Liaise with the Director(s) and external Accountant on the Year end accounts preparation

Profile

The successful Reading based Part Time Accounts Assistant should have:

• Exposure to an AP role previously
• Ideally experience of Xero and VAT
• AAT Level 3
• Willingness to build their experience into a rounded Accounts Assistant role.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary range of �30,000 - �35,000 pro rata
• An inclusive and supportive company culture
• Remote working, twice a month in office (post probation)
• A chance to work in the heart of Winnersh
• 23 Days holiday
• Excellent career progression opportunities within the financial services industry

Whether you're looking for a new challenge or a role where you can further develop your skills, this Part Time Accounts Assistant role offers an exceptional opportunity. We encourage you to apply today to further your