Assistant Accountant & Administrator

Assistant Accountant & Administrator

Location: Reading

Salary: £27,000 – £35,000 per annum starting salary, depending on experience

Annual Christmas bonus based on company performance and experience

Full time: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm Monday-Friday; occasional overtime.

Three-month probation, training with the Financial Controller, your line manager. Once permanent, you will be eligible for the company pension scheme, annual bonus and further training. There will be opportunities for promotion to the right person.

Job description

Office-based position, Monday through Friday. Assisting Financial Controller with accounting work, including preparation for:

Monthly Payroll Invoicing Payments Cash book Petty cash

Office administration, including

Answering the phone, transferring, passing on messages, etc. Office equipment: arranging service calls, insurance, etc. Monitoring and ordering office supplies. Keeping company contact information up-to-date.

Work to tight deadlines Monitoring and ordering office supplies First Aider at Work (one of two First Aiders). St John Ambulance training provided for the right candidate Key skills needed:

AAT Level 4 Numerate and IT literate Excellent spoken and written English and communication skills Good timekeeping and attendance Self-motivated and keen to learn more Practical team player, willing to assist in other areas when required. About us

We are a small but growing lighting manufacturer which creates high performance, technically advanced and elegantly designed lighting instruments for sale into the international market. We pride ourselves on our direct, personal and collaborative approach to working with architects, designers, engineers and other specifying partners. We manufacture, service and support products that deliver energy-saving efficiency, visual comfort and modern aesthetics. Our products effectively and attractively illuminate offices, universities, schools, health care facilities, retail stores, hotels, restaurants, transit centres, civic buildings and other built environments.

If you are looking for a secure long-term role with opportunities for personal and professional development and feel this job may be the right fit for you, then you need to apply. Just respond to this advert by email with a covering letter and CV clearly showing relevant experience and we will be in touch