Accounting Systems Assistant

Robertson Bell; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven organization in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive finance professional for a largely remote role. This position involves managing daily cashbook activities, reconciling accounts, and authorizing payments while supporting a major finance systems transition. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include generous annual leave and enhanced pension contributions, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Study support

Cycle-to-work programme

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset with curiosity for systems and processes.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate daily bank transactions and maintain cashbook.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and inform stakeholders.
• Reconcile bank accounts and selected balance sheet accounts.
• Authorize and process payments accurately and on time.
• Manage invoices and support payment processes efficiently.
• Produce aged debtor reports and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Support system processes, data validation, and process improvements.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative attitude

Job description

This is an exciting, largely remote opportunity to take ownership of a varied and business-critical role at the heart of a supportive finance team. You will manage daily cashbook activity, maintain accurate income records, and partner with colleagues across the organisation to ensure smooth financial operations. With a major new finance system on the horizon, this role is perfect for someone proactive and curious, who wants to develop hands‑on experience with systems and processes and grow their skills in a finance operations role.

What you will do

Allocate daily bank transactions and maintain an accurate cashbook

Maintain cash flow forecasts and keep key stakeholders informed

Reconcile bank accounts and selected balance sheet accounts

Authorise and process payments accurately and on time

Manage invoices and support payment processes efficiently

Produce aged debtor reports and follow up on outstanding balances

Support system processes, data validation, and help shape improvements

What you will need

A proactive, can‑do mindset with a curiosity for systems and processes

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Willingness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of tasks

Collaborative attitude and ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and customers

About The organisation

You will join a friendly, values‑driven organisation focused on supporting people and improving quality of life. The finance team is collaborative and preparing for an upcoming system transition, giving you a unique chance to get hands‑on experience and contribute to improving processes and operations.

Benefits

Benefits include generous annual leave, enhanced employer pension contributions, study support, and a cycle‑to‑work programme.

If you’re looking for a varied finance role where you can grow your skills, get involved with systems, and make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.