Accounts Assistant

Job in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9, England, UK

Listing for: Reed

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance
Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 28000 - 30000 GBP Yearly GBP 28000.00 30000.00 YEAR

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be supporting a prestigious and well-established Henley-based client in their search for an Accounts Clerk to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk or Finance Assistant looking to join a friendly and supportive environment where they can continue developing their finance career. Working within a busy finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business whilst gaining exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Processing daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions

Monitoring credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges

Preparing and reconciling Direct Debit collections

Supporting the sales ledger and credit control function

Assisting with the resolution of customer and member account queries in a timely and professional manner

Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

Managing archive processes in line with company policies

Producing reports and supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties

Ensuring data accuracy and working to strict deadlines with excellent attention to detail

About You:

Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIF and Pivot Tables

Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines effectively

Power BI knowledge would be advantageous but is not essential

This is a fully office-based role, with working hours of 9am to 5pm with a 30-minute lunch. Due to the location, it would be better suited to a candidate with access to a vehicle. This is a great opportunity for either an experienced Accounts candidate or someone looking to make their first move into an accounting role.

If you are looking for a varied finance role within a supportive team environment where your contribution will be valued, i'd love to hear from you.