Bookkeeping Assistant, Grant Thornton, Reading

You will provide a high level of support to more senior colleagues within the team, in the provision of accounting services to clients, specifically including the following:

Data collection, analysis and processing
Preparing reports, downloading and uploading data files
Bank and cash reconciliations
Purchase ledger posting
Sales ledger posting
Cash book posting
General ledger posting including double entry journals
Prepare BACS payment files and other payment instructions
Communicating with clients to resolve queries by phone and email
Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, VAT returns and annual accounts.
Usage of different accounting software packages and payment processing packages
Dealing with post and filing documents
Develops good working relationships with client staff with whom you will have most contact.
Adheres to the firm's risk management policies and procedures, consulting with colleagues as necessary.
Is able to deal with day to day queries from clients and consult with managers appropriately demonstrating good judgement.
Identifies issues and brings to attention of more senior colleagues.
At least one years experience in an accounting environment would be desirable.