Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant

Robert Walters UK; England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected professional services firm in the UK seeks an Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant in Milton Keynes. This role involves processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and providing support for month-end closings. Candidates should have experience in transactional finance, strong organizational skills, and good communication capabilities. The firm offers structured training, a supportive culture, and benefits including a salary of £26,000-£28,000 and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous pension contributions

Structured training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in transactional finance, ideally in outsourcing or shared services.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing and PO matching.
• Experience with month-end support and journal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Assist with client bank payments and prepare month-end journals.
• Support complex bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding invoices.

Skills

Invoice processing

Bank reconciliations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Excel skills

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant Based in Milton Keynes Salary is £26,000 - £28,000 plus benefits

Robert Walters is delighted to be supporting a respected professional services firm in their search for an Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant to join their growing Outsourcing team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity to progress your finance career in a supportive environment, working with a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting processes.

What you'll do

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and matching them to purchase orders across multiple clients.
• Assisting with the preparation and review of client bank payments in line with established procedures.
• Supporting complex bank reconciliations and ensuring transactions are correctly cleared and matched.
• Responding promptly to internal and external queries relating to invoices and reconciliations.
• Posting transactions to the General Ledger and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Preparing month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset postings.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through professional, timely communication.
• Ensuring compliance with all client processes, approval workflows, and payment procedures.
• Managing a varied workload effectively across multiple clients and deadlines.
• Providing support and training to junior colleagues, including school leavers, in accounts payable processes.

What you'll bring

You will have experience in transactional finance-ideally within outsourcing, shared services, or similar environments-alongside strong communication and organisational skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C or above.
• A solid understanding of accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Hands‑on invoice processing including PO matching and resolving discrepancies.
• Bank reconciliation experience, including clearing, matching, and investigating outstanding items.
• Experience posting to the General Ledger, with an understanding of how transactions flow through financial systems.
• Month‑end support, including preparing or assisting with journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets).
• Good Excel skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Professional communication skills via phone and email.
• ERP experience

What makes this company different

This firm is known for its commitment to employee development, offering structured training programmes, an inclusive culture built on teamwork and respect, and leadership that genuinely supports professional growth. Flexible working, generous pension contributions, and a strong focus on wellbeing make this an excellent place to build a long-term career. This role is based in Milton Keynes and has a salary is £26,000- £28,000 plus company specific benefits including hybrid working.

Next steps

If you're ready for the next step in your finance career and have the relevant experience then APPLY NOW or send your CV to [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates