Accountant

Accent Catering Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK seeks a Head Office Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract, focusing on purchase ledger management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in accounts payable, excellent communication skills, and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier relationships, and performing reconciliations. The position offers a salary range of £45-50K, with a working schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Join a supportive team in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail for reconciliations.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger function for the sites.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Liaise with managers for invoice approval.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up discrepancies.
• Prepare payment processing in Dataflow.

Skills

Purchase ledger management

Invoice processing

Reconciliation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Dataflow

Accounting systems

Job description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting new opportunity?

HEAD OFFICE ACCOUNTANT

We have a fantastic opportunity at Accent Catering for a Head Office Accountant seeking their next challenge, to join the team on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. In this key role within our Finance team, you'll have the chance to refine and expand your finance and analytical skills, while also receiving the support needed to advance in your career.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Accountant to take ownership of the purchase ledger function across our sites, ensuring continuity and accuracy during a period of absence within the team.

The position will primarily focus on purchase ledger, with some exposure to wider accounting tasks. For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to take on broader responsibilities over time, depending on experience and performance. There is also potential for the Accountant role to become permanent.

We are particularly interested in candidates with broader accounting experience who are comfortable taking on additional responsibilities as required.

This is initially a 6-month contract, with the potential to be extended or made permanent subject to ongoing cover requirements and business needs, to be reviewed in September.

The successful candidate will ideally be available for an immediate start and will be able to commit to the full 6-month fixed-term period.

Benefits of working with Accent in the Finance team…

• Free parking on site
• Multiple Discounts on our Accent Engage platform - shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more!
• A supportive and friendly team, with events, awards and competitions held throughout the year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and financial support

In this role, you will:-

• Take ownership for and manage the purchase ledger function for our sites
• Ensure supplier invoices are accurately logged and processed in a timely manner
• Liaise with departmental and unit managers for the correct coding and approval of invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements against our records and follow up on reconciling items
• Perform corrections and adjustments as required
• Prepare payments within Dataflow for input on Bankline
• Perform and maintain balance sheet reconciliations including cash in transit and till takings, and investigate any disrepancies
• Provide support to the Management Accountants
• Carry out ad hoc analysis and reporting

What you will bring:-

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, ideally within a high volume environment
• The ability to hit the ground running and work with minimal supervision
• Previous exposure to management accounts and month end processes i
• Strong attention to detail and confidence in handling reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Excellent communication skills and be comfortable liaising with stakeholders across the business and maintaining supplier relationships
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively to meet deadlines
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel
• A positive attitude and flexibility to support the wider finance function where required

About Accent Catering...

We are an ambitious and ever-growing fresh food company, providing innovative food service solutions to a variety of Schools and Businesses. We have won numerous awards for our service, including The Caterer’s prestigious Best Places to Work in Hospitality. At Accent we’re passionate about food quality and people development, making this a fantastic place to build your career in a supportive and professional environment. We are independently owned, so you’ll never be just another number to us - our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.

SALARY

Salary £45-50K per annum pro-rata

HOURS

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION

Based at our prestigious riverside offices in Staines-upon-Thames

Apply now and join our Award Winning team!

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