Accounts Assistant

Job title: Accounts Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day ledger activities and will provide financial support and guidance, delivering a professional and customer-focused service to both internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a team, a good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, and proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. You will be organized, able to work accurately to deadlines, and committed to providing a high standard of customer service.

Job Description

• Managing Finance mailboxes and responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Processing high volumes of invoices onto the invoice register.
• Checking invoices for errors, investigating discrepancies, and returning incorrect invoices to suppliers where necessary.
• Maintaining positive and professional relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Chasing outstanding debts with full support from the Accounts Receivable (AR) team.
• Following up with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are entered into the system in a timely manner.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
• Processing self-billing and PAYE invoices.
• Supporting the Payments Team during periods of annual leave and other absences.
• Supporting the Senior Accountant and finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

What we expect of you?

Essential Requirements:

• AAT qualification (or equivalent), or a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar accounting/finance role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines.
• Customer-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Experience using SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What we can offer you?

• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance
• A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
• Well being Support
• Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
• International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
• Real development opportunities
• Direct communication and no formal dress code
• Employee referral program

Deadline and application information

• Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

What else you should know

We rely on innovative processes, digital solutions, and a strong corporate culture to support employees, create efficient structures, and enable sustainable growth.