Group Accounts Assistant

Description

• Review expense and credit card claims for completeness, accurate VAT treatment, correct account coding and compliance with Group policy.
• Prepare the expense payment file for approval, generate the approved BACS file and set up payments for final release.
• Reconcile all outgoing payments with ledgers and the credit card system.

Invoice and PO Support

• Process invoices into live systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support colleagues across the business with purchase order creation and enquiries.

Process Alignment and Integration

• Work with integration teams to align and roll out new processes.
• Support the Transaction Processing Manager, Team Leader and transformation specialists in developing standardised transaction processing procedures across the Group.

Internal Control and Confidentiality

• Uphold strong internal controls and maintain confidentiality in accordance with data protection regulations.

Team Collaboration

• Contribute to the Transaction Processing team, providing support and holiday cover for colleagues and receiving the same in return.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks aligned to the role.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in an accounting or expenses role, including reconciliations and double entry journal posting.
• Experience delivering strong customer service to employees, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Confident using computerised accounting systems, ideally SAP.
• Experience with both automated and manual reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Part‑qualified AAT or equivalent finance qualification is desirable.
• Good general education including strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Skills and Attributes

• Intermediate Excel skills, including the ability to extract, manipulate and reconcile data.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Adaptable, proactive and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality and protecting employee and client data.