Transactional Accounts Assistant

Perseus Group; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Vesta Software Group is seeking a dedicated Transactional Accounts Assistant for a full-time role based in Wallingford. You will join the finance team, reporting to the Credit Control and Transactional Manager, and participate in day-to-day accounting activities across UK sites.

The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interact with non-financial staff. Travel to UK sites may be required, supporting a high-growth business environment and offering development

Qualifications

• AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a transactional accounts assistant role would be advantageous.
• Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into the accounting system.
• Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries.
• Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and subsequent processing.
• Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency).
• Update excel-based reconciliation / support packs.
• Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy.
• Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities (if necessary).
• Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required.
• Create good working relationships with key team members (finance and business).
• Involvement with integration on new business units.
• Undertake adhoc and other finance duties as required.
• Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

Job Description: TRANSACATIONAL ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT POSITION

We are seeking a dedicated professional Transactional Accounts Assistant to join our team on a full‑time basis. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the finance team (Pallas UK) in a high growth organisation and will be responsible for participating in the day‑to‑day processes of the team. Reporting in to [Credit Control and Transactional Manager] and working for [Pallas UK] you will be responsible for the delivery of accounting information within a high‑performance culture. Pallas UK operates in a casual working environment and promotes both team and individual growth. This role is based in [Wallingford], but Pallas operates across multiple geographical locations and therefore the role may require some travel to UK sites. To be successful in the role you will also need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact with non‑financial managers and staff at all levels. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to progress and begin a career with the Company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into the accounting system.
• Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries.
• Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and subsequent processing.
• Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency).
• Update excel‑based reconciliation / support packs.
• Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy.
• Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities (if necessary).
• Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required.
• Create good working relationships with key team members (finance and business).
• Involvement with integration on new business units.
• Undertake adhoc and other finance duties as required.
• Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a transactional accounts assistant role would be advantageous.
• Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel.
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains software would be an advantage.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solution‑focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Persistent and resilient under pressure.
• Accurate, with high attention to detail.
• Good team player, yet willing to take personal responsibility for issues.
• Self‑motivated, resourceful and keen to learn and share knowledge.
• Flexible and hardworking approach.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and job responsibilities.

Vesta Software Group offers excellent benefits.

Only candidates who are eligible to live and work in the UK need apply.

Business Unit: Pallas Finance Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Number of Openings Available: 1 Worker Type: Regular Career Site: More About Jonas Software: Jonas Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software solutions, serving a wide range of vertical markets including hospitality, healthcare, construction, education, personal care, fitness, leisure, moving and legal services, to name a few. Within these markets, Jonas is comprised of over 65 distinct brands, each a respected leader in its domain. Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across these verticals and to be recognized by customers and industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of “Software for Life.” We are committed to technology, product innovation, quality, and exceptional customer service. Jonas Software supports over 60,000 customers in more than 30 countries. We employ over 6,000 skilled professionals, including industry experts and technology specialists. Across our broader network, we support a global workforce of more than 30,000 employees. Headquartered in Canada, Jonas Software has a global footprint with offices around the world. We’re a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., based in Toronto, publicly listed on the TSX (CSU.TO), and a member of the S&P/TSX 60 Index.

IS THIS YOU? At Vesta, we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world‑class service to our valued clients. This allows Vesta Software Group to maintain and extend our lead as the premier software and services provider in each of our markets. If being part of a growing organization that moves at a fast pace and constantly strives to get better each and every day is what you are looking for, then we want to hear from you.

Everyone has heard the sports analogy “to be the best, you have to beat the best”; well at Vesta Software Group we have tweaked that slightly to fit vertical market software. We believe to be the best you have to hire and retain the best!!! Vesta Software Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for a disability at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, contact recruitment at [e-mail] Vesta Software Group is part of a CSI group of companies.