Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - Cash Operations & Payables

Location: Reigate

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to support their Finance team. In this role, you'll manage cash and banking operations, reconcile financial transactions, oversee accounts payable processes, and handle supplier invoices. A key aspect of the role is handling daily bank reconciliations and ensuring that all financial activities align with agreed service levels. This position suits someone with a problem-solving mindset who can work independently and values accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Cash & Banking

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and ensure accurate general ledger entries.
• Monitor and report on banking exceptions, ensuring timely resolution within SLAs.
• Process banking payments using Barclays.Net and provide regular cashflow updates.
• Prepare manual cheques, ensuring distribution within a 48-hour SLA.
• Support exception reporting, monitoring, and resolution across departments.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices promptly, ensuring accurate entry within 48 hours.
• Address queries from suppliers and internal departments, aiming to respond within 24 hours.
• Support weekly reconciliation processes, including Repair Network payments.
• Verify bank details for new suppliers, ensuring all control protocols are followed.

Relationship Management

• Act as a key contact for internal teams and external suppliers to resolve queries or discrepancies.
• Liaise with banking contacts as required to address and investigate bank-related queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: Previous experience in a financial or accounts-related role is desirable.
• Technical Skills: Competency in MS Excel and experience with financial systems (Oracle preferred).
• Personal Attributes: Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Communication: Confident communication across all levels of the business.

If you are a detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to work with a client who values accuracy, integrity, and proactive financial management.