Accounts Assistant - Immediate Start

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the health and well-being sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a 6-month contract, with potential for permanent placement. This dynamic role, based in Richmond, involves supporting the finance team with purchase ledgers, supplier payments, and compliance checks across multiple entities. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in Xero and SAP Concur, coupled with excellent communication abilities. Enjoy a hybrid work model, 25 days of holiday, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now!

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Private healthcare

Contributory pension + death in service 4 x salary

New office environment

Study package after probation

Work from home flexibility after training

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledgers for multiple entities.
• Good Excel skills and ability to adapt in fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer purchase ledgers for multiple entities.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• General financial administration and compliance checks.

Skills

Xero

SAP Concur

Excel

Communication Skills

Finance Qualifications (AAT)

Language Skills (German or Romanian)

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Concur

Xero

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

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