Accounts Assistant / Bournemouth / £15 - £17 per hour
GI Group is recruiting on behalf of a busy and fast-moving organisation for an Accounts Assistant to join a lean finance team in Bournemouth. This is a hands-on, office-based role (5 days per week for the temp period), ideal for someone who can multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and support transactional finance activities across multiple areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox and respond to queries promptly
* Log, process and analyse invoices, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
* Support expenses and corporate credit card processing (e.g., Concur)
* Assist with purchase ordering processes (e.g., IDOX) and maintain internal controls
* Prepare and process back payments for specific entities where required
* Produce standard and ad-hoc reports and support routine finance administration
* Liaise with employees and internal teams to obtain missing information and resolve data issues
* Maintain filing and documentation in line with SOPs, controls and service levels
* Support integration and change projects due to ongoing business activity
* Assist with audit activity (internal/external) where needed
* Flag process/system issues and suggest improvements
Systems & Tools
You’ll use multiple finance systems and portals, which may include Concur, IDOX, SAP (different versions), Cooper, and online banking portals.
* SAP experience is beneficial but not essential
* Basic Excel skills are sufficient
We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in an accounts/finance role (not entry-level)
* Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
* Comfortable working to deadlines and prioritising workload
* Confident communicator—able to chase missing information and resolve queries
* Adaptable and resilient in a busy environment
* Team player—willing to be cross-trained and support cover for holidays/sickness
Benefits / Expenses
* Parking reimbursement available up to £6 per day (or £6.20 at a specific car park), claimable via timesheet and invoice process
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