Accounts Assistant

Page Personnel; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One day remote per week

Hybrid work

Fixed-term contract with potential for

Job summary

Page Personnel in Warwick seeks an Accounts Assistant to process supplier invoices, reconcile accounts and manage supplier data. You will support month-end activities and collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure accurate records.

The role requires experience in retail finance, proficiency in accounting software and Excel, and strong attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid work pattern with one day remote per week and a fixed-term contract with future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role within the retail sector.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process, validate and post supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring they are matched against purchase orders and approved correctly.
• Carry out supplier account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding queries with vendors and internal teams.
• Oversee the shared finance mailbox, responding to and coordinating queries from internal departments and external contacts.
• Work closely with Procurement and Operational teams to maintain accurate financial and supplier records.
• Track and follow up on invoices pending approval to ensure timely processing.
• Review and process employee expense submissions, verifying supporting documentation and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain and update supplier master data, including performing appropriate supplier checks.
• Produce supplier payment runs and supporting schedules for management review and approval.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and other ad hoc finance tasks.
• Ensure financial records remain accurate and contribute to ongoing improvements in finance procedures and systems.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

A company in the retail industry based in Warwick.

Job Description

The Accounts Assistant will;

• Process, validate and accurately post supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring they are matched against purchase orders and approved correctly.
• Carry out supplier account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding queries with both vendors and internal teams.
• Oversee the shared finance mailbox, responding to and coordinating queries from internal departments and external contacts.
• Work closely with Procurement and Operational teams to maintain accurate financial and supplier records.
• Track and follow up on invoices pending approval to ensure timely processing.
• Review and process employee expense submissions, verifying supporting documentation and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain and update supplier master data, including performing appropriate supplier checks.
• Produce supplier payment runs and supporting schedules for management review and approval.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and other ad hoc finance tasks.
• Ensure financial records remain accurate and contribute to ongoing improvements in finance procedures and systems.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role within the retail sector.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.

What's on Offer

• Salary dependent on the level of experience, ranging from £28,800 to £32,000.
• One day of remote working per week after the first couple of months.
• Fixed-term contract with potential for future opportunities.