At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and resolve queries.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and generous discounts.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and development.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance and work with a major finance system.
- Qualifications: Basic accounting knowledge and AAT Level 2 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 21600 - 26400 £ per year.
Your Role
We are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts Team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance with payment terms and timely resolution of supplier queries. You will also have the opportunity to support the rollout of a new finance system (D365) and contribute to improvements in purchase order processes across overhead and GNFR suppliers. This is a great opportunity for someone with a detail-focused mindset who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to build hands-on experience within a busy finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and to agreed timescales.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
- Managing assigned supplier accounts and handling day-to-day queries.
- Completing supplier statement reconciliations within agreed deadlines.
- Supporting the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Promoting use of the supplier portal with both suppliers and internal teams.
- Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting the wider Accounts Team with ad-hoc finance tasks as required.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Basic accounting knowledge and commercial experience.
- AAT Level 2 qualification or above.
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good Excel skills.
- Organised, self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above).
Personal Attributes
- A collaborative team player.
- Proactive and willing to learn.
- Comfortable working to deadlines in a structured environment.
Why join?
- 12-month FTC offering valuable experience within a busy finance team.
- Exposure to a major finance system implementation (D365).
- Opportunity to build strong foundations in accounts payable and finance operations.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and develop.
What you'll get from us
- A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.
- 25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday.
- 15% store discount and 30% Club Individual restaurant discount.
- Charity fundraising events.
- Educational sponsorship.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Long service awards.
- Reward and recognition.
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