Accounting Coordinator

Tazaki Foods Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tazaki Foods Ltd is seeking an organised finance assistant to support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. You will help maintain accurate records, assist with reconciliations, and support monthly reporting to ensure smooth business operations.

With at least 2 years in accounting or finance, you will use Excel and an ERP system, communicate well with suppliers and colleagues, and maintain accuracy in GL and bank reconciliations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Intermediate Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Strong communication and team-working abilities.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, ensuring correct coding and documentation.
• Maintain supplier general ledger accounts and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor overdue supplier accounts and coordinate timely payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve account-related issues.
• Manage monthly expenses and prepare reports for management.
• Process customer invoices accurately and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue payments, and implement effective collection activities.
• Reconcile customer payments and maintain accurate AR records.
• Prepare and analyse accounts receivable ageing reports.
• Build positive relationships with customers by responding to enquiries professionally.
• Provide support to the Finance & Accounting team and assist with other finance activities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

The role:

To support the Finance team by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with reconciliations, reporting, and day‑to‑day accounting operations to support the smooth running of the business.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time, ensuring correct coding and documentation.
• Maintain supplier general ledger accounts and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor overdue supplier accounts and coordinate timely payments.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve account‑related issues.
• Manage monthly expenses and prepare reports for management.
• Process customer invoices accurately and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue payments, and implement effective collection activities.
• Reconcile customer payments and maintain accurate AR records.
• Prepare and analyse accounts receivable ageing reports.
• Build positive relationships with customers by responding to enquiries professionally.
• Provide support to the Finance & Accounting team and assist with other finance activities as required.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years' experience in an accounting or finance role is preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills and experience using ERP system are required.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.