Accounts Assistant

Company : Absolute Recruit

Job Description - Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a high-performing Finance team within a fast-paced, internationally recognised business, with operations spanning property, retail, financial services, and healthcare sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Accounts Payable function across multiple entities, while also supporting Billing and Accounts Receivable activities, working closely with stakeholders to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and best-in-class service.

Offered on a hybrid basis – 3 days in the office.

Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (approx. 60%)

Full end-to-end ownership of the AP process across group entities
Accurately process 500+ purchase invoices monthly, including manual entry, recurring duplicates, and Excel imports
Code third-party supplier invoices, ensuring accurate allocation across company, supplier, and GL accounts
Ensure invoices are properly authorised and processed for timely payment
Prepare and execute bi-monthly payment runs, including remittance advice and payment allocation
Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries in a timely manner
Maintain daily bank postings and reconcile multiple bank accounts
Process employee expense and mileage claims
Analyse and monitor the aged creditors report regularly
Maintain an organised finance mailbox and file documentation correctly

Billing & Accounts Receivable (approx. 40%)

Support the creation and issuance of sales invoices in line with agreed billing cycles
Ensure timely and accurate posting of customer receipts
Monitor the aged debtors report, follow up on overdue balances, and escalate issues as needed
Assist with credit control and resolving customer queries professionally
Support month-end AR reconciliations and reporting

Additional

Communicate effectively with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
Assist with journal entries, including intercompany postings where needed

Key Skills & Experience:

2–3 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or broader transactional finance role
High attention to detail and confidence handling high volumes of data
Strong proficiency in MS Excel
Experience using accounting systems (NetSuite a bonus)
Solid understanding of accounting principles and transactional finance processes
Clear, professional communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Previous experience in a fast-paced, service-led business or IT MSP is a plus

#LI-CC1

Original job Accounts Assistant posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.

Share Job

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Similar Accounts Assistant Jobs in the UK

Get your Resume Reviewed for Free

Email address

Why are you reporting this job?

I think it’s a discriminatory or offensive

I think it’s fraudulent or a scam

I think it’s trying to sell something unrelated to the job / it’s asking for money

I think it contains incorrect or broken information

Other

All Job Ads are subject to GrabJobs’s Terms of Service. We allow users to flag postings that may be in violation of those terms. Job Ads may also be flagged by GrabJobs moderation team. However, no moderation system is perfect, and flagging a posting does not ensure that it will be removed.

Setup your job alert:

Frequency

By activating job alerts, I agree to GrabJobs Terms & Privacy Policy. I can unsubscribe to job alerts anytime. Skip

Accounts Assistant

Job Description - Accounts Assistant

Similar Accounts Assistant Jobs in the UK

Mobile Apps