Accounts Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an ambitious Accounts Assistant in Milton Keynes. The role offers an opportunity to work in Accounts Payable while also gaining exposure to Accounts Receivable and Credit Control. A competitive salary and generous benefits package, including 25 days annual leave, are offered to the successful candidate.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual performance-related bonus

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Working knowledge of SAP is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying employee expenses.
• Managing supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Assisting with credit control and month-end close.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Experience in a similar role

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Monday to Friday: 35-hour week

My client is looking for an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their internationally recognised organisation based in the Milton Keynes area. Whilst this role will predominantly focus on the Accounts Payable side, it also offers a great opportunity to get involved in a broad range of other finance tasks, including Accounts Receivable and Credit Control duties.

Duties will include:

• Processing and verifying employee expenses and corporate credit card statements, ensuring accurate approvals, timely posting to SAP, and adherence to payment deadlines
• Managing supplier invoices (including those paid by Direct Debit), ensuring proper approvals, posting to SAP, and handling weekly payment runs
• Posting daily EUR and USD bank transactions from online banking into SAP, reconciling accounts regularly, and managing Direct Debits
• Assisting with credit control, month-end close, audit preparation, and ad-hoc financial reporting
• Liaising with employees and suppliers via phone/ email to resolve any queries

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

In return, the company is offering a competitive salary depending on experience, a generous benefits package including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual performance related bonus, excellent progression opportunities and more!

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants only suitable candidates will be contacted.

This role is being managed by Polly Alexander, Recruitment Consultants for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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