Accounts Assistant - Immediate Start

Huntress; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality and construction group is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 6-month contract in Richmond. This role involves supporting the AP Manager and finance team across multiple UK and global entities. Responsibilities include managing purchase ledgers, liaising with users, and assisting with reconciliations. The position offers a hybrid work model, with opportunities for growth and development, and a supportive environment that values inclusivity. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Private healthcare

Contributory pension

Death in service 4 x salary

Study package after probation

Flexible working after training

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledgers for multiple entities.
• Good Excel skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchase ledgers and liaise with business users.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and travel reports.

Skills

Xero

SAP Concur

Excel

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Flexibility

Finance Qualifications (AAT)

Language Skills (German or Romanian)

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 6-month contract Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Based in Richmond

Hybrid - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

A global Hospitality/Construction Group within the health and well being sector based in Richmond is looking to recruit a Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This role supports the AP Manager and general finance team with the current (10+) UK and global entities.

This is a 6-month contract initially with the possibility of the position going permanent.

Responsibilities:

* Administration of purchase ledgers for multiple entities (Capture and filing of invoices, loading to Concur for approval, uploading to Xero)
* Liaising with business users on any issues or problems
* Collate information for fortnightly supplier payment runs and checking and maintaining bank details
* Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with monthly travel reports to support invoicing
* Assist with the administration of Concur and Xero for employee data, new suppliers and project codes
* Review expense claims to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
* Ensure supplier onboarding processes are correctly followed
* General financial administration, including scanning and filing of incoming post
* Assist with implementing new processes and making changes to current ones to ensure the efficient running of accounts payable
* General financial administration for the team

Key skills and experience:

* Experience with Xero, SAP Concur or similar helpful
* Experienced Purchase Ledger who has experience dealing with multiple entities in the UK and globally
* Good Excel and IT skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Language skills (German or Romanian) an advantage but not essential
* Flexibility in a fast-changing environment and ability to adapt to changing requirements
* Finance qualifications including studying towards accounting qualifications at least close to completion of AAT ideally.

Benefits:

* 25 days holiday + Bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* Contributory pension + death in service 4 x salary
* Working in nice new offices in Richmond, close to the station.
* After 6 months probation - the possibility of study package
* After 1 month of training the candidate will be able to work 1 day working from home and the rest in the office
* The opportunity to grow and develop in time

If you are able immediately, please apply now!!!

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.