Accounting Lead in Lewisham

We are looking for someone to join our Finance team to oversee the day-to-day accounts function, ensuring sales ledger, credit control, purchase ledger, cash, expenses and related activities are accurate and completed on time.

The role involves completing core accounting tasks directly, while also allocating and reviewing team workloads. Maintaining robust financial controls whilst delivering a reliable, responsive service to clients, suppliers and colleagues.

Your duties would include but are not limited to:

• Approve new client contracts and contract changes in the contract-management system, ensuring compliance with contract-control requirements and agreed invoicing schedules.
• Ensure client contract amendments are processed promptly so billing remains accurate and deadlines are met.
• Terminate client contracts in line with contractual terms and ensure final invoices are accurate.
• Oversee the preparation and issue of monthly invoices, ensuring they reflect contracted services and meet client requirements for timing and presentation.
• Review and approve invoices for non-contracted additional services and goods, ensuring supporting documentation and authorisation are in place.
• Supervise credit-note processing and ensure requests are properly approved and recorded.
• Maintain the integrity of the sales ledger, investigate discrepancies and escalate significant issues to the Head of Finance for timely resolution.
• Maintain the integrity of the purchase ledger and oversee supplier invoice processing, including correct authorisation, coding and matching to purchase orders, goods received records or other supporting documents.
• Review supplier reconciliations and ensure discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Supervise the preparation of supplier payment schedules and confirm that approved payment runs are accurate and complete.
• Make authorised payments through business banking, including purchase ledger, payroll, loans and other approved payments.
• Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation for review by the Head of Finance and ensure reconciling items are cleared promptly.
• Complete monthly control-account reconciliations for payroll, credit cards and petty cash.
• Oversee expense processing, confirming correct authorisation, coding and supporting evidence.

Monitor credit-card transactions and ensure receipts and business purposes are recorded

Full job specification available for shortlisted candidates.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for:

• AAT qualified or qualified by relevant experience, with substantial practical experience in a busy accounts environment.
• At least two years’ experience supervising a team.
• Strong working knowledge of sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control, expenses, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with confidence in reviewing financial transactions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including strong Excel skills, and experience using accounting systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and resolve queries.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and decision-making skills, with the ability to meet competing deadlines.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.
• Experience in a multi-site service business or another high-volume transactional environment.
• Experience improving finance processes, documenting procedures or supporting system implementations.
• Progress toward a recognised accounting qualification.
• Proficient in Sage Intacct
• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of customer service, maintaining a professional, approachable, and supportive position
• A strong commitment to confidentiality is essential, ensuring that sensitive information is handled with the utmost discretion, integrity, and in line with data protection requirements at all times.
• An analytical and critical thinker who provides sound judgement and has the ability to make difficult and challenging decisions
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex matters clearly and confidently.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, solutions-focused approach, working effectively with others to achieve positive and practical outcomes.

The duties listed above are not conclusive and you may be required to carry out duties in addition to the above in order to meet the needs of the client, the company or your team. Responsibilities may be reviewed as the role and organisation develops.

Why work for us?

Regular Cleaning are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates can excel through a transparent recruitment process. Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any time during the application process. If you require reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, or in any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@regularcleaning.com & we will be happy to discuss & support.

We are an innovative and growing business with core family-based values. Join us to support out team in providing excellent cleaning and associated services to businesses across Central and Greater London. You will be welcomed into a friendly and professional team who are dedicated to giving excellent customer service and supporting each-others’ wellbeing. You will have access to a wide range of development opportunities to support you in achieving your full potential at work. If you are looking to join a diverse and caring work environment, we are right for you!

Our Unique Values & Culture:

Regular Cleaning are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. With our values at the core of everything we do, our commitment is to nurture a diverse & inclusive culture. We aim to create better places which begins with our people, we celebrate diversity and want to inspire & support you to achieve your ambitions. If you reflect our values & believe in our purpose, we want to hear from you! All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements & individual qualifications. We are united by our values & do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment & encourage applicants from all backgrounds & of all ages.