Assistant Accountant

Team17; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Team17 is seeking an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk in Nottingham to manage ledgers, post journals, and perform month-end reconciliations across multiple entities. You will input supplier data, match invoices to POs, and resolve queries with internal teams and suppliers.

Key duties include processing expenses, monitoring AP/AR inboxes, maintaining customer accounts, and supporting the month-end close with NetSuite and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• A proactive approach to tasks and ability to problem solve.
• AAT qualification (or currently working towards).
• Experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong numerical ability with attention to detail.
• Clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using NetSuite and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate ledgers for multiple entities and ensure timely information.
• Post accurate journals across the group in a timely manner.
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Input supplier data and maintain controls in NetSuite.
• Ensure prompt receipting of goods and services.
• Match supplier invoices to PO and goods receipts.
• Resolve PO, receipting and invoice queries with internal/external teams.
• Identify improvements to P2P processes and system efficiency.
• Process expenses and plan payments timely.
• Review credit card activity and code transactions correctly.
• Manage credit card programme administration and compliance.
• Process bank transactions and perform month-end reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier accounts and clean AP inbox.
• Maintain AR data, invoice and receipt allocations for timely reporting.
• Support month-end AR close and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and adhere to controls.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Communication skills

Independent worker

Team player

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualification (or working towards)

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

In this varied and hands-on role, you will:

• Maintain accurate ledgers for multiple entities delivering accuracy and on time information
• Ensure accurate journals are posted in a timely manner across the group
• Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations

Accounts Payable

• Accurately input data and supplier information into financial systems, maintaining strong financial controls in line with group policy
• Ensure goods and services are receipted promptly and accurately within the business
• Review and match supplier invoices to approved purchase orders and goods receipts
• Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve PO, receipting, and invoice queries
• Identify opportunities to improve P2P processes, controls, and system efficiency
• Take ownership of timely expense processing and payment planning through NetSuite
• Review company credit card activity to ensure transactions are accurately coded and posted to the correct cost centres and general ledger accounts
• Support the administration of the company credit card programme, including issuing new cards, cancelling cards, maintaining cardholder records, and ensuring compliance with group credit card policy
• Ensure bank transactions are processed in the accounting system and complete month end bank reconciliations for all currencies
• Perform statement reconciliations and maintain well-managed, up to date supplier accounts
• Monitor and maintain a clean Accounts Payable inbox, responding promptly to queries and maintaining excellent relationships

Accounts Receivable

• Upload and maintain daily sales data within the Sales Database to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Process and reconcile daily sales transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of revenue data
• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in accordance with agreed terms
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts on a timely basis
• Assist with month-end accounts receivable close, ensuring all sales, receipts, and reconciliations are completed within reporting deadlines
• Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures
• Monitor and maintain a clean Accounts Receivable inbox, responding promptly to queries and maintaining excellent relationships

What we are looking for:

• A proactive approach to tasks and ability to use own initiative to problem solve
• AAT qualification (or working towards)
• Proven experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Strong attention to detail with a strong numerical aptitude and financial integrity
• Strong and clear communication skills with experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Software proficiency using financial systems such as NetSuite and intermediate use of Microsoft Excel