Description
Accounts Assistant – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Your Role
We’re currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the day‑to‑day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with payment terms and timely resolution of supplier queries.
You’ll also have the opportunity to support the rollout of a new finance system (D365) and contribute to improvements in purchase order processes across overhead and GNFR suppliers.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a detail‑focused mindset who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to build hands‑on experience within a busy finance function.
Key Responsibilities
1. Processing supplier invoices accurately and to agreed timescales.
2. Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
3. Managing assigned supplier accounts and handling day‑to‑day queries.
4. Completing supplier statement reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
5. Supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
6. Promoting use of the supplier portal with both suppliers and internal teams.
7. Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
8. Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.
What we’re looking for
Essential
9. Basic accounting knowledge.
10. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
11. Good Excel skills.
12. Organised, self‑motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
13. Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
14. GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).
Personal Attributes
15. A collaborative team player.
16. Proactive and willing to learn.
17. Comfortable working to deadlines in a structured environment.
Why join?
18. 12‑month FTC offering valuable experience within a busy finance team.
19. Exposure to a major finance system implementation (D365).
20. Opportunity to build strong foundations in accounts payable and finance operations.
21. Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
What you'll get from us
22. A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
23. 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
24. 15% store discount and 30% Club Individual restaurant discount
25. Charity fundraising events
26. Educational sponsorship
27. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
28. Long service awards
29. Reward and recognition