Accounts Assistant

Crowe Global; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator to support international clients as part of a management accounts team. This role involves various responsibilities including payroll administration, accounts payable processing, and management of client funds. The ideal candidate is aspiring to pursue an accountancy qualification and possesses strong organisational and communication skills. Benefits include 25 days leave and study support.

Benefits

25 days leave

Parking

Study support

Great team to work with

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration and accounts payable processing.
• Management of client funds and employee expense reimbursements.
• Preparation of management accounts and VAT support.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of accounting systems

Education

Desire to pursue an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Job Overview

Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator – support international clients as part of a management accounts team based in Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration
• Accounts payable processing and payments
• Management of client funds
• Employee expense reimbursements
• Preparation of management accounts
• VAT and other indirect tax support
• International HR coordination
• Posting invoices and expense claims into accounting systems
• Raising payments from client bank accounts
• Reviewing payroll and services completed by overseas offices
• Setting up bookkeeping in Xero and configuring beneficiaries in banking platforms
• Assisting with monthly management accounts in dual currencies
• Supporting compliance queries related to statutory accounts and year‑end reporting
• Attending client calls and documenting actions
• Liaising with UK and overseas offices to follow up on services
• Responding to client queries and escalating issues to supervisors
• Performing administrative duties and handling ad‑hoc queries with initiative
• Ensuring all work is delivered to agreed deadlines

Qualifications

• Desire to pursue an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
• Willingness to share knowledge and conduct research as needed
• Awareness of risk and commitment to producing high‑quality work first time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems such as Xero and NetSuite
• Keen attention to detail
• Must be eligible for BPSS and a sole British Nationality

Benefits

• 25 days leave
• Parking
• Study support
• Great team to work with