Senior Accounts Assistant . Hybrid – 19737
- Colchester, Essex
- Permanent
- Full-time
Colchester Office Based 3 Days Per Week / Home Working
Competitive Salary
Plus Perkbox + Pension + Company Discount Scheme and MoreValues & Culture: Aspiring, Accountable, Conscious, Considerate
Company: Award-Winning Wellness and Sports Nutrition Food Brand
Pedigree: One of the largest and fastest-growing nutrition brands in the worldYour Skills: Accounts, Accounts Payable, Administration, Finance Administration, Excel, Accounting Systems, Excellent CommunicationAbout Us:We are on an incredible journey, with a mission to become the only destination brand for active nutrition.We are shaking up the sports nutrition industry through disruptive marketing campaigns that help people think differently about our brand - and we need your help!We want passionate risk-takers. We want people that like to challenge our thinking.We want people that live and breathe digital and have a passion for nutrition, health, fitness, and sports.The Senior Accounts Assistant Opportunity:Step into the spotlight as our new Senior Accounts Assistant (Accounts Receivable & Treasury), reporting directly to the Finance Operations Manager. From day one, you'll be making a real difference - not just keeping the wheels turning, but tackling the complex challenges, driving smarter ways of working, and helping the team smash ambitious OKRs.This isn't your typical AR & Treasury role. You'll be hands-on with a variety of processes, shaping improvements, and ensuring our customers stay at the heart of everything we do. If you're sharp, ambitious, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth e-commerce environment, this is your chance to sharpen your skills, take ownership, and make a real impact.What your day-to-day might look like:AR Function:
- Support resource gaps and complex queries to ensure smooth processes.
- Monitor Amazon Shortage claims and report to the Finance Ops Manager.
- Train and support junior Accounts Assistants.
- Own sales ledger areas: monitor payments, escalate system issues, and investigate balances.
- Process Bulks customer refunds per company policy.
- Monitor internal controls, escalating issues to Finance Ops Manager.
- Own daily PSP reconciliations, resolve variances promptly.
- Test new systems and processes.
- Report Adyen acceptance rates and fraud scores quarterly.
- Oversee Wholesale invoices and collections.
- Support operational OKR recovery and team objectives.
- Embed new processes to improve efficiency and strengthen controls.
- Reconcile prepayment cards, escalate policy breaches.
- Post staff expenses per policy, escalate breaches.
- Support bank payments.
- Handle ad hoc duties.
- 2-3 years' experience in a similar accounts role (e-commerce or scale-up experience is a huge plus!)
- A mega attitude - ambitious, driven, and ready to get stuck in
- Thrives in the fast pace of a growing business and sees change as an opportunity, not a headache
- Laser-sharp organisation skills and obsessive attention to detail
- Confident juggling deadlines without letting accuracy slip
- Comfortable taking ownership and working independently, but also a true team player
- Excellent in Excel and solid knowledge of accounting systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - clear, concise, and human.
- Monthly Bulk Benefits Allowance including a subsidised gym membership
- A day off to celebrate your Birthday
- PerkBox Subscription
- 60% discount on all products
- Teammate Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Medicash
- A day off for Volunteering (optional)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- Summer working hours
- Free Pantry
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