Assistant Accountant

As an Accounts Assistant you’ll be supporting the delivery of all aspects of the finance function with a focus on the payables ledger. Your drive and ideas will help us move faster, improve smarter, and stay ahead of the game.

Responsibilities

• Regular reconciliation of supplier statements to accounting records to identify missed or unpaid invoices.
• Collaboration with internal functions of the business and suppliers to resolve invoice queries.
• Ensuring all invoices and credit notes are accurately captured on the payments accounting software.
• Ensuring all supplier invoices are matched to POs and posted in line with month end timetable.
• Run payment requisition, seek approval and reconcile to outstanding invoices on open items report.
• Ensuring that remittance advises are sent out each week.
• Ensuring all payments are accurately allocated to supplier invoices/credit notes.
• Assisting with processing credit card payments and raising purchasing orders.
• Weekly reconciliations of designated bank accounts.
• Daily management of petty cash.
• Assisting with processing employee expense claims.
• Obtaining invoices for credit card transactions, preparation of monthly reports and posting them.
• Maintaining an efficient and effective filing system.
• Overseeing incoming and outgoing daily post/accounting inbox.
• Administering the finance team inbox and responding to all queries in a timely manner.
• Supporting ongoing financial accounts projects and continuous improvement of processes and controls.
• Assisting with internal and external audits.
• Reviewing POs on Navision and archiving when necessary.
• Setting up new suppliers on Navision.
• Submitting and gaining approvals for workflow changes to Navision.
• Posting and calculating intergroup billings.
• Assisting with monthly income statement review & commentary.

Qualifications

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal) and the ability to break down complex ideas.
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work.
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments.
• Minimum 1–3 years accounting experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent numeracy skills.
• Experience using accounting software.

Desirable Skills

• Accounting degree or related qualification.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics Navision or Business Central.
• Experience with SOX compliance and/or internal controls.

Benefits

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Vitality Health Care.
• Unum Dental.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection.
• Tusker car scheme.
• Cycle to Work.
• Retail discounts.