Accounts Assistant: Travel & Expense Finance Support

TÜV Rheinland Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Employee events

Employee discounts

Insurance packages and health care

Employee training and development

Job summary

TÜV Rheinland Group in London is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team on a Fixed Term Contract for one year.

You will manage day-to-day ledger activities, process invoices and travel expenses, and support business travel arrangements, while delivering accurate, customer-focused financial guidance to employees, managers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A vocational qualification in accounting, finance, business administration, travel management, or a related field—or equivalent relevant work experience.
• One to three years of experience in accounts payable, finance, travel coordination, expense accounting, or a related role.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with SAP Concur or a similar travel and expense system is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for employees and managers regarding business travel and expense accounting.
• Review and process employee travel expense reports in accordance with internal policies and applicable legal and tax regulations.
• Check receipts, cost allocations, approvals, and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Post travel expenses and reimbursements accurately in SAP Concur.
• Resolve missing information, incorrect submissions, and reimbursement queries.
• Digitize and organize receipts and other supporting documents when required.
• Prepare monthly travel, expense, reimbursement, and compliance reports.
• Manage Finance mailboxes and respond to queries promptly and professionally.
• Process high volumes of invoices and record them accurately in the invoice register.
• Check invoices for errors, investigate discrepancies, and return incorrect invoices to suppliers when necessary.
• Follow up with internal stakeholders to ensure invoices are entered into the system promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding differences.
• Assist the Accounts Receivable team with the collection of outstanding debts.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Support the Payments Team during annual leave and other absences.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist with audit requests.
• Support the Senior Accountant and Finance Team with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Customer service orientation

Education

Vocational qualification in accounting/finance/business administration/travel management or related field

Tools

SAP Concur

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TÜV Rheinland Group in London is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team on a Fixed Term Contract for one year.

You will manage day-to-day ledger activities, process invoices and travel expenses, and support business travel arrangements, while delivering accurate, customer-focused financial guidance to employees, managers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.