Job Title: Accounts Assistant Location: Beaconsfield (Office Based) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 5.30 PM Salary: Approximately £30,000 Holidays: 4 weeks plus bank holidays 3-5 days at Xmas Benefits: On-site parking available Job Description: We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Accounts Department Supervisor / Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the accounts department and managing one part-time staff member. This role involves handling the financial operations for eight companies. Key Responsibilities: Managing Staff: Supervise and support one part-time member of the accounts team. Invoice Processing: Handle customer and supplier invoices using Sage 50 Cloud. Payments: Manage and process payments efficiently. Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy. Reporting: Generate ad hoc financial reports as required. Payroll: Oversee payroll processing using ADP iHCM. Duties: Coding and inputting invoices onto computer Preparing invoices for payment Statement reconciliation Deal with supplier queries Inputting Sales invoices onto computer Producing monthly reports and statements Posting payment and receipts Reconciliation of bank accounts Posting interest onto deposit accounts Posting journals including salary journal Checking control accounts are correct and rectifying if needed Reconciliation of petty cash for 11 branches Posting returns onto Sage Future Software Transition: We plan to transition to Xero Accounting in 2025. Experience with this software package would be advantageous Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience in a similar role within an accounts department. Proficiency in Sage 50 Cloud Familiarity with Xero Accounting a plus Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.