At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to manage invoices, payments, and bank transactions.
- Company: Leightons Holdings Ltd, a family-run opticians and audiology business since 1928.
- Benefits: Flexible working with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote after settling in.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing company where your contributions directly support business success.
- Qualifications: Attention to detail and a passion for finance are key.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Role
- Accounts Assistant, Up to 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
- Rota
Full Time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm, (3 days office, 2 days working from home after initial settling in period)
- Location
- Clarendon House, Farnham
- Reports to
- Finance Manager
- Company
Leightons Holdings Ltd is a retail opticians and audiology business, founded in 1928.
It is proudly independent, family-owned and family-run, with people at the heart of its success and longevity.
Leightons has grown to 35 stores and also has two hearing businesses: Leightons Hearing Care, operating out of Optical branches, and The Hearing Care Partnership, operating out of third-party opticians and health providers.
The group has experienced high growth and has exciting business plans for the future.
- Job Purpose
- Work as part of the finance team, supporting bank transactions, purchase ledger transactions and payment processes across companies within the group.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of invoices and payments in accordance with supplier terms and internal deadlines.
- Support accurate cash transaction posting, bank reconciliations, branch receipt matching and finance inbox query resolution.
- Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Process purchase invoices for all companies, including joint ventures, franchises and standalone companies, using the Yooz system where applicable.
- Match and reconcile cash and credit card receipts for all Optical branches, resolving queries or differences promptly.
- Clear purchase invoices on a timely basis, aiming to process within two days of receipt.
- Post daily sales integrations for Optical companies, investigating and resolving any differences.
- Code invoices, chase invoice approval, reconcile supplier statements, prepare suggested payments and deal with supplier queries.
- Monitor and manage finance email inboxes, responding to queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Set up new supplier accounts and maintain supplier information accurately.
- Sort and distribute finance post, review branch envelopes and process contents appropriately.
- Reconcile supplier statements monthly within the required month-end deadline.
- Support branch staff with finance-related matters as required.
- Process locum invoices, expenses and rent batches as required.
- Analyse expenses for multiple entities and post journals where required.
- Prepare weekly and month-end BACS payment runs.
- Continually review and improve processes and procedures to help the finance team operate efficiently and support business growth.
- Accurately post cash transactions and complete bank reconciliations.
- Complete ad hoc tasks and projects as required within the finance team.
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Accounts Assistant, Up to 12 Months FTC in Farnham employer: Leightons-Opticians-and-Hearing-Care-1
Leightons Holdings Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture that prioritises employee well-being and growth. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the success of a long-established independent business in the heart of Farnham. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and fosters a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Leightons-Opticians-and-Hearing-Care-1 Recruitment Team
