Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant will work as part of a team to ensure that all confirmed bookings are reconciled in the system, processed in the bank, and remitted to suppliers. Attention to detail and vigilance is key as you will be processing payments before they are paid out by the business. You would be liaising with external suppliers requesting outstanding invoices and logging invoices received, organizing these into the appropriate payment dates. Crucially and in addition to this you would also be responsible for cash collection from customers

• Monitor the Finance inboxes by responding to queries, and taking appropriate follow-up actions both internal and external suppliers
• Logs prepare and fulfil multi-currency supplier payments which includes verifying and maintaining up to date beneficiary details
• Reconciliation of foreign currency supplier payments back to the bank
• Reconciliation of customer payments
• Resolution of banking queries – identifying discrepancies and rectifying
• Overdue balance collection from customers, via written and verbal communication.

• Previous credit control / admin experience (desirable but not essential)
• Managing multiple high-volume inboxes
• Fast paced working environment
• Worked in a team environment
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (formulas and Vlookups)
• Cash flow awareness – how late payments and supplier terms impact the business
• Managing multiple high-volume inboxes
• Good time management and organisational skills
• GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths (minimum requirement)

• Meticulous: Maintains exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across all aspects of the money handling process.
• Strong Communicator: Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively (internally and externally)
• Quick Learner: Adaptable and able to absorb new information swiftly, including systems, products, and processes
• Proactive & Positive: Self-motivated with a can-do attitude, consistently bringing energy, enthusiasm, and initiative to the role. Anticipating problems before they escalate