Overview
Accounts Payable & Receivables Assistant – Vesta Software Group UK (part of Jonas Software). This is a fixed-term role until 31 December 2025.
Role located within the Jonas Software family; responsibilities span multiple Vesta companies with opportunities for involvement across finance activities.
Job Responsibilities
* Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised and booked into the accounting system.
* Resolve discrepancies and respond to supplier queries.
* Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and processing.
* Book monthly and quarterly AP reviews with relevant stakeholders.
* Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency).
* Contribute to the overall corporate strategy.
* Carry out sales invoicing and credit notes creation.
* Perform cash allocation activities when required.
* Implement improvements to existing processes/systems as required.
* Create good working relationships with key team members (finance and business).
* Involvement with integration on new business units.
* Involvement with internal and external audit as required.
* Complete monthly AR measurements when required.
* Undertake ad hoc and other finance duties as required.
* Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end.
Job Qualifications
* AAT qualification would be advantageous
* Previous experience in a transactional accounts assistant role would be advantageous
* Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
* Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
* Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage
Your Personal Characteristics
* Highly organised and methodical
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
* Persistent and resilient under pressure
* Accurate, with high attention to detail
* Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues
* Self-motivated, resourceful, and keen to learn and share knowledge
* Flexible and hardworking approach
Business Unit
Pallas Finance
Job Details
* Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
* Number Of Openings Available: 1
* Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)
Location and How to Apply
Locations include various sites in the United Kingdom (e.g., Wallingford, Reading, Newbury, Slough, High Wycombe, among others). Referrals may increase visibility in job searches.
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