Accounts Assistant

Flexjet LLC; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will support payment runs, liaise with vendors, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end activities. A part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate or studying towards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent accounting qualification.

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.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Part-qualified 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.

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