Job Description
Accounts Assistant
* Location: Leatherhead, Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
* Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum
* Job Type: Full-time
Join a well-established and growing multi-company group as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and a chance to work in a busy, rewarding finance environment. With over 50 sites across the South and consistent expansion, our organisation is an ideal place for a dedicated finance professional looking to make a significant impact.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Purchase Ledger & Intercompany:
o Code and post high volumes of purchase invoices.
o Process and reconcile intercompany transactions.
o Complete monthly intercompany balance reconciliations.
o Post month-end journals, including administration salary journals.
o Reconcile supplier statements.
o Support month-end activities such as prepayments and accruals.
* Banking & Payments:
o Manage all daily banking activities.
o Set up and process BACS payments for payrolls, suppliers, and ad hoc requests.
o Run scheduled supplier payment runs.
o Complete timely and accurate bank reconciliations.
o Maintain and report daily cash flow positions.
* Expenses, Petty Cash & Credit Cards:
o Manage staff expense claims each month.
o Maintain petty cash systems across multiple branches via an online portal.
o Reconcile monthly petty cash and post transactions.
o Reconcile company credit card statements and post transactions.
* Reporting & Compliance:
o Assist with monthly and quarterly National Statistics submissions.
o Support the Management Accountant with quarterly VAT returns.
* Branch & Stakeholder Liaison:
o Handle invoice, payment, expense, and petty cash queries.
o Work with Facilities on rent, business rates, and utility costs.
o Maintain a detailed rent, rates, and utilities database.
o Support payroll with salary advances and payment queries.
* Ad Hoc Support:
o Provide general finance support as needed.
o Assist with incoming calls, particularly at month-start and during client payment periods.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Extensive experience with Sage Line 50 – essential.
* Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
* Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger environment.
* Experience working within a multi-company group.
* Strong knowledge of end-to-end purchase ledger processes.
* Highly organised and detail-oriented.
* Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
* Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave.
* Workplace pension.
* Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
Ready for your next step? Apply today and take ownership of key financial processes within a growing, dynamic organisation. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.