Transactional Accounts Assistant

EWS Group; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pallas UK is seeking a dedicated Transactional Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Wallingford. You will be responsible for matching invoices, resolving supplier queries, and preparing payments. The role involves bank reconciliations, Excel reporting, and potential sales invoicing.

The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification (advantageous) and strong IT skills, especially Excel. Flexibility for travel to UK sites and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification would be advantageous.
• Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills are essential.
• Excellent IT skills with high proficiency in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and goods received.
• Resolve discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Prepare supplier payments for authorisation and processing.
• Reconcile bank accounts (including foreign currency).
• Update Excel-based reconciliation and support packs.
• Carry out sales invoicing and cash allocation activities if necessary.
• Contribute to improvements of processes and systems.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

AAT qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Great Plains

Job description

## Transactional Accounts AssistantApply: Wallingford - Oxfordshire - UK: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R54338## ## **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** This is a multi-faceted role, across multiple Pallas UK companies, where the post holder will be expected (but is not limited) to:* 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