Accounts Assistant

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Job Description

We are looking for Accounts Assistant, the role involves full ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed, coded, and paid accurately and on time. You will manage daily finance tasks—from logging invoices and running payment batches to reconciling statements and supporting month-end close activities—while maintaining strong supplier relationships and robust financial controls.


Key Responsibilities

·Take ownership of the Accounts Payable inbox: log, match, and post supplier invoices promptly, ensuring accurate nominal coding and PO matching


·Produce and execute weekly or monthly BACS payment runs, cheques, and other electronic payments to meet supplier terms and cash-flow requirements


·Reconcile supplier statements regularly against the purchase ledger; investigate and resolve discrepancies with suppliers or internal supervisors


· Assist with month-end tasks, including preparation of accruals, prepayments, fixed asset additions, and supporting audit schedules


· Process staff expense claims, manage petty cash balances, and reconcile departmental recharges as required


· Liaise directly with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries, escalate issues, and uphold positive working relationships

· Identify process improvements within AP workflows, contributing to continuous enhancement of efficiency and controls


Qualifications


·AAT qualified/ ACCA part qualified desirable and GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English; A-level

·  Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a purchase ledger or finance department role, ideally with high invoice volumes and multi-currency transactions


· Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level)3

 

Skills & Knowledge

·      Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and end-to-end purchase ledger processes

·      Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail in coding, batching, and reconciliations

·      Effective written and verbal communication for supplier and team engagement

·      Ability to priorities tasks, meet tight deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision

 

Personal Attributes

·      Proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on delivering quality and timeliness

·      High level of integrity, maintaining confidentiality of financial data

·      Collaborative team player, ready to support wider finance functions as needed


Additional Information

·      Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based role (working hours 9 am–6 pm)

·      5 days Office based until probational period and Hybrid after with 1day WFH/5 days office based

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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