Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This role will primarily focus on Accounts Payable (AP) processing and supporting the implementation and improvement of financial systems. The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure to day-to-day finance operations, working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient processing of transactions.
Key Responsibilities
· Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and timely approvals.
· Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
· Assist with preparing weekly payment runs and maintaining up-to-date AP ledgers.
· Support the onboarding and maintenance of suppliers, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
· Help drive the implementation and optimisation of new finance systems, including invoice automation, workflow tools, and reporting enhancements.
· Assist with testing and documenting new processes as systems are rolled out.
· Provide support to the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks, including reporting and month-end activities.
· Maintain strong internal and external relationships, ensuring professional communication with suppliers and stakeholders.
· Daily bank reconciliation
· Preparation and posting of month end journals
· Assisting the Financial Controller where necessary
Skills & Experience
· Minimum 2 years' experience in an accounts or finance role (Accounts Payable experience preferred but not essential).
· Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
· Comfortable working with finance systems and eager to learn new tools, (Sage experience is preferrable)
· Good Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc., essential).
· Commitment to handling sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Organised and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
· A proactive approach, with a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.
What We Offer
· Hands-on experience in both transactional finance and finance systems.
· Exposure to system implementation projects and process automation.
· Opportunities for training and professional development (e.g., AAT, ACCA support if relevant).
· A collaborative and supportive finance team environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person