Accounts Assistant (Hybrid)

Seymour John Ltd; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role. The position focuses on processing supplier invoices and employee expenses, supporting the Financial Controller, and maintaining strong financial controls.

You will handle AP ledger tasks, expense processing, and assist with month-end close while ensuring accurate financial records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of VAT rules relating to AP.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and finance/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expense claims.
• Code and reconcile invoices against POs and delivery notes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with internal departments and suppliers.
• Ensure timely invoice approvals.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries.
• Review aged creditors and manage issues as required.
• Assist with month-end close tasks, including accruals and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Attention to detail

Communication skills

VAT knowledge

Excel & ERP systems

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant (Hybrid) Cheltenham Permanent Salary: up to 28,500

The Company

My client is in the retail sector

Job summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and employee expenses. The role supports the Financial Controller in maintaining strong financial controls, efficient purchase-to-pay processes, and accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing:

• Receive and code supplier invoices
• Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies by liaising with internal departments and suppliers.
• Ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner.

AP Ledger:

• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries.
• Regularly review aged creditors and expand issues when required.

Expenses & Company Credit Cards:

• Process employee expense claims in accordance with internal policies.
• Reconcile corporate credit card statements, ensuring appropriate receipts and approvals.

Accounts & Reporting Support:

• Assist with month-end close tasks, including accruals and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up to date financial records.

Personal Skills

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic understanding of VAT rules relating to AP.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and finance/ERP systems.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy