About GTI
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About the Team
You will join a small, process-driven finance team responsible for maintaining strong financial controls and accurate reporting across the business. The team consists of the Accounts Assistant, a Sales Ledger Controller, and a Management Accountant, work collaboratively to ensure transactional finance, reporting, and controls operate efficiently and consistently.
The team reports into the Financial Controller, who in turn reports to the Finance Director, providing clear structure, support, and visibility across the business. As a lean team, everyone is hands-on and willing to help each other out, creating an environment where teamwork, trust, and shared responsibility are key to success.
About this role
The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function by ensuring accurate and timely processing across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. This role is key to maintaining strong financial controls, supporting cashflow management, and contributing to a collaborative and high-performing finance team.
Key Metrics
* Timely and accurate processing of purchase invoices and payments
* Reduction in overdue debtor balances & debtor days
* Accuracy of bank and cash reconciliations
* Up-to-date daily cashflow reporting
Outcomes
1. Accounts Payable is processed accurately and on time
* Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approval
* Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies
* Prepare and process payment runs in line with agreed schedules, including payment of staff expenses
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve supplier queries promptly
2. Accounts Receivable and credit control are effectively managed
Maintains an accurate sales ledger by;
* carrying out credit control activities to ensure timely customer payments
* running aged debt reports
* following up on overdue accounts
* Ensures all financial data is accurate, current, and maintained in accounting systems, supporting internal and external reporting requirements
* Build & maintain positive relationships with customers & key account managers to resolve payment issues
* Escalating high-risk or long-standing debt in line with internal procedures
* Month end reporting of unreconciled cash is accurate and up to date, with outstanding items reported to the relevant teams for invoice processing
3. Cash management and reconciliations are accurate and up to date
* Perform daily cash postings and bank reconciliations
* Maintain accurate cash records and investigate discrepancies
* Produce and update the daily cashflow forecast
4. The finance team is supported and collaboration is encouraged
* Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business
* Contribute to a positive, supportive, and professional team environment
* Identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
* Assist with internal and external audits when required
* Ensure financial records are well organised and audit-ready
* Follow internal controls, policies, and procedures at all times
Person Specification
* Highly accurate with strong attention to detail
* Well organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
* A team player – engaged, approachable, trusting and committed
* Confident communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and customers professionally
* Brings new ideas and solutions
Work Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
* Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
* Experience with credit control and customer account management
* Experience using accounting software (Xero is desirable)
* Confident using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
* Knowledge of bank reconciliations
Other Information
* Permanent role – 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm.
* 3-month probationary period.
Candidates applying for roles at GTI will be subject to background screening. You can find out more about our background screening and the recruitment of ex-offenders by reading our policies.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team to find out more information about this vacancy or you have any questions, please get in touch -