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6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month contract. Working within a fast-paced finance function, you will be responsible for the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and can quickly adapt to new systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate posting within the finance system.
- Perform purchase order, invoice and goods received note matching where applicable.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding queries.
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Manage supplier and stakeholder queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintain supplier and finance master data within the accounting system.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including journal postings, accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and support the resolution of reconciling items.
- Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
- Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory or statutory reporting requirements.
- Provide audit support by preparing schedules and supplying requested documentation.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
- Work closely with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to improve processes and reporting.
- Support ad hoc finance projects, analysis and process improvement initiatives.
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Candidate Requirements:
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- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
- Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
- Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
- Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as MS Dynamics would be beneficial.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable Skills:
- AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification.
- Experience working within financial services, fintech, payments, insurance, or professional services environments.
- Exposure to process improvement initiatives.
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