Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Posted Today by Gard (UK) Ltd
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
London, UK
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role is a fixed-term position providing maternity cover, focusing on supporting the Senior Accountant and Office Manager in processing invoices, managing travel expenses, and administering employee benefits. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a background in finance. This position is suitable for AAT studiers or those qualified by experience seeking a new challenge. The role is based in London and emphasizes professional development and collaboration within the administration team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing: receive, verify, and processing invoices; match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes; liaise with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Travel Expenses: review and process employee travel and subsistence expense claims; ensure all claims comply with company policy and are supported by appropriate documentation; address queries from staff regarding expense submissions; assist in reconciling company credit card statements.
- Benefits Administration: support the administration of employee benefits, assisting with enrolment, records maintenance, and responding to staff enquiries.
- Financial Record Keeping: maintain accurate records and filing systems for all financial documents.
- General Support: provide administrative support to the Admin/Finance team as required, including filing, data entry, and assisting with audits.
Key Skills:
- Understanding of accounting principles is essential
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Salary (Rate): £50,000 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, providing maternity cover. The ideal candidate will report to the Office Manager and support the Senior Accountant and will be experienced in processing invoices, managing travel expenses, and administering employee benefits. The Accounts Assistant role will be suitable for an AAT studier or someone that is qualified by experience that is looking for a new challenge and is keen to add value. Prior experience of working in a finance team, strong organisational skills and a keen eye for accuracy are essential.
At Gard, you will be part of a dedicated and professional administration team at our London office. We value professional development and empowerment, collaboration and the courage to explore new solutions.
Main Responsibilities- Invoice Processing: receive, verify, and processing invoices; match invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes; liaise with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.
- Travel Expenses: review and process employee travel and subsistence expense claims; ensure all claims comply with company policy and are supported by appropriate documentation; address queries from staff regarding expense submissions; assist in reconciling company credit card statements.
- Benefits Administration: support the administration of employee benefits, assisting with enrolment, records maintenance, and responding to staff enquiries.
- Financial Record Keeping: maintain accurate records and filing systems for all financial documents.
- General Support: provide administrative support to the Admin/Finance team as required, including filing, data entry, and assisting with audits.
- Understanding of accounting principles is essential
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Minimum of A Levels (or equivalent)
- AAT qualified or working towards
- Experience within a similar role
- Familiarity with accounting software is an advantage