Job Description

Job Title: Accounts / Bookkeeping Assistant
Location: Chertsey
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

Brook Street Recruitment is excited to represent a fast-growing client in the food retail industry based in Chertsey. They're on the lookout for an experienced and driven Accounts / Bookkeeping Assistant to support their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic organisation, handling essential day-to-day financial functions to support their growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain sales and purchase ledgers
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations
• Prepare supplier payments and weekly financial reports
• Handle credit card and petty cash recording and reconciliation
• Process staff expenses, providing support with ad hoc analytical reports and projects as required

Experience & Skills Required:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant, ideally within a multi-department or multi-site organisation
• Software: Proficiency in Xero or Sage Line 50 (Datamolino knowledge is beneficial but not essential)
• Qualifications: Part-qualified or actively studying towards accountancy exams preferred
• Skills: Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); excellent time management and attention to detail

Personal Qualities:

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and confident with a strong work ethic
• A team player with a desire to grow within a supportive, expanding business
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent communication skills
• Able to handle changing priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private dental and medical insurance

This role offers a competitive salary, a supportive team, and the chance to build a career in a fast-growing environment. If you're a self-motivated individual looking to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.