Accounts Assistant

Flexjet LLC; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet LLC is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance department in Farnborough. The role focuses on processing invoices, expenses, and card transactions, while balancing multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

You will help with payments, vendor relationships, and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience in accounts payable and a solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping, with strong numerical and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Part-qualified, studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Review and process supplier invoices, expenses, and card transactions with accurate coding and VAT treatment.
• Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring accurate approvals.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve invoice queries and verify banking details.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and follow up on overdue items.
• Support month-end activities including intercompany reconciliations and reporting.
• Manage finance inbox queries and provide general support to the finance team.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of a busy finance department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage high volumes of transactions accurately, and is comfortable balancing multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting payment processes, managing vendor relationships, and assisting with month-end accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process supplier invoices, employee expenses, and company card transactions, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment.
• Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and approved appropriately.
• Liaise with vendors to resolve invoice queries, verify banking details, and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and investigate outstanding or disputed items.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately.
• Monitor and reconcile aged creditor balances, following up on overdue or unmatched items.
• Support month-end activities, including intercompany reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Manage finance inbox queries and provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Requirements

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ideally part-qualified, studying towards, or interested in pursuing an ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Flexjet is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with respect and fairness.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know