Accounts Assistant

Mind; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £20,974

Work-life balance

25 days holiday pro-rata

Development workshops

Induction programmes

Pension & life assurance

25% staff discount Mind shops

Employee discounts app

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Mind Retail are hiring an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team in processing invoices and ensuring timely payments. You will collaborate with colleagues, regional managers, and suppliers to keep records accurate and up to date.

The role offers a practical chance to apply finance knowledge, improve processes, and grow within a supportive environment. Retail experience is helpful but not essential, with a focus on accuracy and numeracy.

Qualifications

• In-depth financial understanding and ability to interpret invoices and payments.
• Strong numeracy and attention to accuracy in data entry.
• Experience in a retail or consumer environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices promptly and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Support weekly BACS runs and confirm payments are completed.
• Be the first point of contact for supplier payment queries and provide updates.
• Identify and suggest improvements to current financial processes.

Skills

Financial knowledge

Numerate

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

In our Accounts Assistant role, you'll have responsibility for a range of varied activities. You'll work closely with team members, Regional Managers, and suppliers to ensure that invoices are processed promptly, and that our weekly BACS runs are paid on time. If a supplier has a query, you will be the first point of contact, utilising resources available to respond to the supplier to ensure they have the most up-to-date information concerning payment of their invoice.

About The Role

In our Accounts Assistant role, you'll have responsibility for a range of varied activities. You'll work closely with team members, Regional Managers, and suppliers to ensure that invoices are processed promptly, and that our weekly BACS runs are paid on time. If a supplier has a query, you will be the first point of contact, utilising resources available to respond to the supplier to ensure they have the most up-to-date information concerning payment of their invoice.

The role provides a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to put their passion for all things finance into practice! As a key member of the Finance Team, you will be empowered to identify and suggest improvements to current processes, supported by a team who always looks for a better way to accomplish their goals.

We're looking for someone who has financial knowledge, highly numerate with an attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy. Experience within the Retail sector is desirable but not essential.

Required

• We put people first.
• We're stronger together.
• We speak up for what's right.
• We never stop learning.
• We demand better for mental health.

About Our Benefits

• A competitive salary of £ 20,974
• A working pattern that supports work/life balance.
• 25 days' paid holiday, including public holidays (pro-rata)
• Development workshops & courses, to help build your career.
• Comprehensive, personalised induction programmes, tailored to your role when you join us.
• A huge variety of additional qualifications & development programmes for anyone looking to grow their skills.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Family friendly policies & enhanced pay.
• A competitive pension scheme & life assurance, available to all our employees.
• 25% staff discount in all Mind shops.
• Access to exclusive discounts at over 160 retailers through our employee savings app.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Interest free season ticket loan.

About Mind Retail

Mind Retail are a network of over 170 shops across England and Wales, generating a net income of around £21 million per year. We have ambitious plans to grow over the next few years and we're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before. We won't stop until everyone with a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve. There's never been a more exciting time to join us.

Equality and diversity

We value the power of diversity. We embrace the different perspectives that each of us bring. We are creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is appreciated for being authentic and bringing their whole selves to work.

Mind Retail reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates. Therefore, we encourage an early application.