Accounts Assistant – 12-Month FTC | Hybrid Role

Leightons-Opticians-and-Hearing-Care-1; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leightons Holdings Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a up to 12 months fixed term contract based in Farnham. Role involves supporting bank transactions, purchase ledgers and payment processes across the group. The position offers a mix of office and home working after the initial settling period.

The successful candidate will work in the finance team reporting to the Finance Manager, with responsibilities spanning purchase invoices, cash postings, reconciliations and supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices for all companies, including joint ventures, franchises and standalone companies, using the Yooz system where applicable.
• Match and reconcile cash and credit card receipts for all Optical branches, resolving queries or differences promptly.
• Clear purchase invoices on a timely basis, aiming to process within two days of receipt.
• Post daily sales integrations for Optical companies, investigating and resolving any differences.
• Code invoices, chase invoice approval, reconcile supplier statements, prepare suggested payments and deal with supplier queries.
• Monitor and manage finance email inboxes, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain supplier information accurately.
• Sort and distribute finance post, review branch envelopes and process contents appropriately.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly within the required month-end deadline.
• Support branch staff with finance-related matters as required.
• Process locum invoices, expenses and rent batches as required.
• Analyse expenses for multiple entities and post journals where required.
• Prepare weekly and month-end BACS payment runs.
• Continually review and improve processes and procedures to help the finance team operate efficiently and support business growth.
• Accurately post cash transactions and complete bank reconciliations.
• Complete ad hoc tasks and projects as required within the finance team.

Job description

Leightons Holdings Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a up to 12 months fixed term contract based in Farnham. Role involves supporting bank transactions, purchase ledgers and payment processes across the group. The position offers a mix of office and home working after the initial settling period.

The successful candidate will work in the finance team reporting to the Finance Manager, with responsibilities spanning purchase invoices, cash postings, reconciliations and supplier queries.