Assistant Accountant
Posted Today by COREcruitment Ltd
£38,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Assistant role focuses on managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for a multi-site hospitality brand. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the position involves ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and supporting month-end activities. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a similar finance role is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of AP and AR ledgers
- Preparation and processing of supplier payments
- Debtor management, reconciliations, and reporting
- Month-end support, including accruals and reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations and journal posting
- Processing expenses and company credit cards
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Resolving internal and external queries
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in an AP/AR or similar finance role
- Multi-site, hospitality, or FMCG experience desirable
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate Excel skills
Salary (Rate): £38,000.00 yearly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Accounts Assistant - AP & AR focus
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers across a multi-site hospitality brand. You will ensure accurate processing, timely payments, and robust reconciliations, supporting the wider finance team through month-end.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of AP and AR ledgers
- Preparation and processing of supplier payments
- Debtor management, reconciliations, and reporting
- Month-end support, including accruals and reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations and journal posting
- Processing expenses and company credit cards
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Resolving internal and external queries
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in an AP/AR or similar finance role
- Multi-site, hospitality, or FMCG experience desirable
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Intermediate Excel skills