Accounts Department Supervisor – £20k – £25k plus £2k bonus

Recruitment Avenue; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounts Department Supervisor to join their dynamic finance team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing the accounting department, ensuring smooth month-end processes, and managing credit control. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. With opportunities for growth in a leading travel company, this position is perfect for someone with a proactive attitude and a passion for finance. If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead a dedicated team, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in running an accounting department is essential.
• Ability to manage high volumes of invoices with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train accounts staff members effectively.
• Oversee month-end processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Tourism experience

Tools

Tourplan

Job description

Job Title – Accounts Department Supervisor

Job Location – London

Salary – £20k – £25k plus £2k bonus

An Accounts Supervisor role has arisen to join a leading travel company within London. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in running an accounting department.

The company is growing at such a pace that they now require a talented and experienced accounts supervisor to join their finance team.

This role will involve the supervision of staff, and you will be responsible for the month-end processes and reconciliations.

The role is of high importance to the company and is critical in ensuring that their finances are run smoothly and effectively.

You must have the ability to work quickly with a high attention to detail and be able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

This role will cover all aspects of accounts, with credit control experience needed.

Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Training of Account staff members
• Purchase Ledger Duties
• Credit Control & Daily 10-day List
• Supervision of Accounting up to Month End Recs including Creditor & Debtor Control Accounts
• Bank & Loan Accounts
• Month End Journals
• Fixed Assets & Depreciation
• Prepayments & Accruals
• Bank Reconciliations UK & Foreign Accounts
• Daily Bank receipts
• Daily & Monthly reporting
• Involvement in Currency transactions
• Create or Authorise Bank Payments
• Purchase Ledger: Hotels /Other
• Posting Invoices & Allocations
• Payment Runs
• Dealing with queries
• Building Relationships with Suppliers

Skills Required:

• Fluency in English
• French would be an advantage
• Tourism experience an advantage
• Tourplan Experience
• A positive attitude with the drive and work ethic to meet targets
• Able to cope with large volumes of invoices
• Detail-oriented
• Organized
• Able to see the need for change and want the best for the department
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication/relationship-building and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and self-directed
• Able to work as part of a team and company for the common good
• Excellent Time Management
• Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel and Word)