Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | Professional Services | Reading (Hybrid)

An established professional services business is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team, supporting billing, revenue reporting, and reconciliations across the business.

This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone early in their career and studying towards an accounting qualification, who wants exposure to the full billing and revenue cycle within a fast-paced, commercial environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing billing queries and preparing accurate sales invoices for new and changed placements
• Producing weekly revenue reporting and posting sales/purchase invoices via CRM-to-system uploads
• Supporting monthly and quarterly revenue reconciliations between the CRM and accounting system
• Running and uploading the GL, and supporting contractor billing after cut-off
• Assisting with ad-hoc finance tasks, including T&E budgeting support

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to deadlines
• Confident with Microsoft Excel and comfortable picking up new systems
• Ability to adapt in a changing, fast-paced environment
• Clear communicator who works well with colleagues
• Studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)