Corporate Accounts Assistant

• Process accounts payable including invoice certification, entry, and supplier statement reconciliation.
• Manage employee expenses and credit card reconciliations in line with company policy.
• Coordinate weekly payment runs and support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Maintain accurate AP records and ensure alignment with the general ledger.
• Handle accounts receivable including invoicing, customer setup, and cash allocation.
• Perform customer and supplier reconciliations, including month-end and year-end processes.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet account reconciliations within the general ledger.
• Execute bank reconciliations and maintain integrity between cashbook and general ledger.
• Set up and process manual payments, standing orders, and direct debits.
• Act as a superuser for finance systems, supporting issue resolution, testing, and training updates.
• Support procurement processes as Deputy Procurement Superuser, ensuring PO accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with process testing, including supplier setup and new expense module workflows.
• Train and onboard new Accounts Assistants, ensuring smooth handovers and knowledge sharing.
• Respond promptly to internal and external finance queries, maintaining strong relationships.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Corporate Accountant and Accounting Manager across multiple entities.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in transactional finance, ideally in high-volume accounts payable environments.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end finance processes, including invoice validation, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Solid understanding of VAT application on supplier invoices and expense claims.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g. Epicor) with a clear grasp of data flow through financial systems.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and Word.
• Familiarity with core accounting principles; AAT or equivalent qualification is advantageous.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills; able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in financial data entry, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Methodical, structured, and process-driven approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-focused, flexible attitude.
• Proven ability to support month-end close activities and meet regular accounting deadlines.

• Competitive base salary, in line with current market trends.
• Study support.
• 7% company pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance programme.
• Permanent Health Insurance.
• Medical cover (2+ years of service).
• Health Cash Plan enrolment.
• Annual Bonus.
• Hybrid working.

Michael Page