Accounts Assistant

Fawkes and Reece; Leatherhead; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their Finance Shared Services team. This role offers the chance to provide essential transactional support across various finance operations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to processes. With opportunities for development and long-term stability, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values strong relationship-building skills and a proactive mindset. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a dynamic team, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Basic knowledge of VAT regulations and reconciling complex accounts.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and processing invoices and statement reconciliations.
• Investigating and clearing unallocated cash and managing mailboxes.
• Reconcile aged creditors account with high accuracy.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills (Microsoft)

Job description

Location: Leatherhead
Salary: £15.00- £15.50 per Year
Contract: Long Term Contract
Type: Full Time

Reference: VM -AA_1746700715
Posted: May 8, 2025

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Shared Services team. Reporting to the Payments Supervisor, you will provide essential transactional support across a range of finance operations. This is a varied role with scope for development and long-term stability within the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Scanning and processing invoices (PO and Non-PO)

* Statement reconciliations

* Investigating and clearing unallocated cash

* Posting and allocating direct debits

* Investigating legal issues (e.g., 7-day notices, court summons, urgent overdue invoices)

* Mailbox management - ensuring minimal backlog.

* Daily workflow management

* Reconcile the aged creditors account.

* Adhering to finance processes and controls with a high standard of accuracy

Working Style

* Hybrid Working: Minimum of 9+ office days per month

* Compulsory Team Day: 2nd or 3rd Friday of each month (Finance Team Day)

Skills and Capabilities

* Long-term interest in accounts payable / finance roles

* Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders

* Professional, committed, and proactive mindset

* Strong organisational and time-management skills

* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently.

* Open to learning and developing new skills.

* Resilient under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines.

Required Experience

* Proven experience in Accounts Payable or a similar transactional finance role

* Basic knowledge of VAT regulations

* Confident in reconciling complex accounts.

* Effective communicator at all levels

* Professional and approachable manner

* Good IT skills, experienced user of Microsoft