Accounts Assistant

Parkside; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a permanent, hybrid role. This position offers a chance to join a fast-paced finance team, providing responsibilities across expenses, supplier management, and financial support, with a competitive salary and immediate start.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills required.
• Confident communicator both internally and with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Processing employee expenses and managing credit card statements in SAP.
• Handling supplier invoices and conducting sanction screenings.
• Reconciliation of bank accounts and assisting with the month-end financial close.

Skills

SAP

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Job description

Accounts Assistant Hybrid Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £28,000
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a fast-paced finance team based in Milton Keynes. This permanent position offers hybrid working and the chance to start immediately.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience using SAP and will be confident working across a range of accounting functions, including expenses, supplier management, banking, and month-end support.

Key Responsibilities:

Expenses:

• Process and post all employee expenses in SAP.
• Manage corporate credit card statements: distribute, check, ensure proper approvals, post to SAP, and arrange timely payments.

Suppliers:

• Handle invoices from suppliers paid via Direct Debit.
• Ensure correct approvals are obtained and invoices are posted in SAP.
• Prepare the weekly payment run for expenses in line with the Finance timetable.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve any queries.
• Conduct sanction screening for all new suppliers and customers.

Banking & Cash Book:

• Download and post daily EUR & USD bank statements from NatWest to SAP.
• Reconcile EUR and USD bank accounts on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Set up and manage Direct Debits.

Accounting & Finance Support:

• Assist the part-time Credit Controller with customer statements, invoices, and credit control duties.
• Support the month-end financial close process.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit.
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports from SAP and Protean as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in SAP
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant looking to develop within a supportive environment. The role offers a mix of office and home-based work, with a competitive salary and immediate start.