Staff Expenses Specialist (Temp, On-site)

Reed; Stoneleigh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy Finance team in Stoneleigh. The role focuses on processing staff expenses, ensuring VAT compliance and maintaining precise records within Sage 200. It is a full-time, on-site position offered on a temporary basis with extension potential.

You will support the finance team with expense validation, coding, and reporting, while upholding strict financial controls and confidentiality. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• Good understanding of VAT regulations and invoice processing.
• Experience using a computerised finance or ERP system such as Sage 200.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines and stay organised.

Responsibilities

• Process staff expense claims accurately within agreed timescales.
• Review expense claims for compliance with company policies.
• Validate receipts and VAT requirements.
• Identify and process prepayments appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records in Sage and expense systems.
• Assist with expense batch validation and postings.
• Ensure correct accounting coding and period allocations.
• Support wider finance and administrative activities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy Finance team in Stoneleigh. The role focuses on processing staff expenses, ensuring VAT compliance and maintaining precise records within Sage 200. It is a full-time, on-site position offered on a temporary basis with extension potential.

You will support the finance team with expense validation, coding, and reporting, while upholding strict financial controls and confidentiality. Immediate start available.