Temporary Assistant Accountant - Reading - Hybrid - £15-£16 per hour About the Client Our client is a growing organisation, offering an opportunity to join a small, friendly and highly collaborative finance team. They believe in open communication and transparency, building trust and fostering strong relationships with employees and clients alike. With a supportive working environment and exposure across the wider finance function, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their accounting career. About the Job Reporting directly to the Group Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will take responsibility for a range of transactional and month-end accounting activities while supporting the smooth running of the wider finance function. The position offers varied exposure across billing, accounts receivable, reconciliations and financial reporting, with the scope to become increasingly involved in statutory accounting, analysis and finance projects as the role develops. Duties will include: Coordinating the monthly billing cycle and ensuring customer invoices are produced correctly and on schedule. Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger, monitoring overdue balances and assisting with credit control activity. Completing bank, credit card and employee expense reconciliations. Assisting with monthly and annual financial close activities. Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating differences where ..... full job details .....