Accounts Assistant

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in a hands-on Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
• Experience working within a multi-entity environment
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Experience within a Financial Services environment

Desirable Skills

• Good Excel skills
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Exposure to accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar finance software

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Processing supplier invoices and employee expenses
• Ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained before payments are made
• Managing supplier and customer relationships and acting as a key finance contact
• Preparing and posting accounting journals
• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Monitoring bank accounts and performing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and issuing invoices, and tracking collections to settlement
• Supporting cash management activities across multiple entities
• Setting up and processing domestic and international payments
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
• Assisting with finance system improvements and implementation projects (currently implementing Sage Intacct)
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required

The Opportunity

This role offers broad exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and month-end accounting activities. You will be a key contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.