Accounts Assistant – Purchase & Sales Ledger

About the role

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage both the purchase and sales ledger for a growing business in Reading. Reporting to the Directors, you will take ownership of day‑to‑day ledger tasks while also providing general office support as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, match them with purchase orders and delivery notes, and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare and run supplier payments, resolve invoice queries and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Raise sales invoices, allocate customer payments, chase overdue invoices and maintain aged debt reports.
• Reconcile customer accounts and address client queries.
• Perform bank reconciliations, process expenses, assist with month‑end procedures and maintain financial documentation.
• Liaise with the external accountant and support general office administration.

Required profile

• Previous experience handling both purchase and sales ledger functions.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational, time‑management and communication abilities.
• Proactive, flexible and able to work independently as well as within a small team.

Required skills

• Sage (or similar accounting software)
• Xero (or similar accounting software)
• QuickBooks (or similar accounting software)
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £28,000 and £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Full‑time permanent position based in Reading.
• Equal opportunities employer complying with UK legislation.