Accounts Assistant

FirstPort; Worcester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Innovus invites applications for an Assistant Accountant to contribute to our financial reporting and transactional processing across multiple entities. You will support billing, invoicing, reconciliations and month end activities to ensure records are complete and accurate.

The role involves managing aged debtors, assisting with management accounts, and providing audit support. You will work under the Finance Manager and collaborate with internal stakeholders across the group.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying toward a professional accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process billing and invoicing for Innovus Group entities and allocate payments correctly.
• Perform bank, project and ledger reconciliations and prepare journals for posting.
• Support month end reporting, management accounts production and audit requests.
• Maintain aged debtor reporting and undertake internal/external credit control activities across group entities.
• Manage payment runs and external invoice tracking processes.
• Receipting/making payments and reconciliation of bank accounts.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Financial controls

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Finance systems

Reporting tools

Excel

Job description

At Innovus we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services and as an Assistant Accountant you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector.

We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and services across the property industry.

Main Purpose of the Job

• Support the business in delivering accurate financial reporting and transactional processing across multiple business entities.
• Provide billing, invoicing, reconciliation and month end support activities to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Running aged debtors for multiple entities and chase outstanding debts, keeping aging to a minimum to ensure smooth cash flow.
• Assist with management accounts preparation, financial statement drafting and stakeholder query resolution.
  

Position in Organisation

This role reports to the Finance Manager.

Main Responsibilities

• Process billing and invoicing for Innovus Group entities and allocate payments accurately.
• Perform bank, project and ledger reconciliations and prepare journals for posting.
• Support month end reporting, management accounts production and audit requests.
• Maintain aged debtor reporting and undertake internal/external credit control activities across group entities.
• Manage payment runs and external invoice tracking processes.
• Receipting/making payments and reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Statement reconciliations.

Areas of Responsibility / Accountability

• Chesterton's Professional Valuations finance activities.
• Innovus Group payment processing and reporting.
• Ledger postings, reconciliations and financial controls.

Key Interfaces

• Head of Finance, Finance Manager and Finance Business Partners.
• Management Accountants.
• Internal/External clients, suppliers and auditors.
• Surveyors and operational stakeholders.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified, studying towards a professional accounting qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Experience

• Experience in billing, invoicing and accounts administration.
• Experience supporting month end processes and reconciliations.
• Experience using finance systems and reporting tools.
• Experience dealing with internal and external stakeholder queries.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (can be learnt in role).
• Invoice processing and journal posting.
• Financial reporting, reconciliations and data analysis.
• Management accounts support and audit preparation.

What We Offer:

At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits.

We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities.

As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.

Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.

23 Feb 2026

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