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Accounts Assistant

Grafton Banks Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU48EY, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Grafton Banks Finance is seeking an Experienced Accounts Assistant for a full-time permanent role with a rapidly growing services company in Guildford.
  • The position involves managing accounts payable ledgers, processing transactions, reconciling statements, and preparing payments while working in a hybrid model of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
  • Candidates should possess practical knowledge in Accounts Payable and have general experience in Accountancy and Finance, along with strong Excel and MS Office skills.
  • The role requires attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a 'can do' attitude, with experience in accounting software like Sage being desirable.
  • The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, although the exact amount is not specified, along with a benefits package.

Grafton Banks Finance are working with a rapidly growing services company with offices in Guildford to recruit an Experienced Accounts Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. Working hybrid 2 days in office and 3 days from home. Reporting into the Group Financial Operations Controller and working within a busy finance team you will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of transactions/invoices, reconciling statements and preparing relevant payments.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the AP ledgers for the relevant Relocation Accounting facilities
  • Processing transactions from the facilities and reconciling to the external providers split
  • Raising funding payments as and when required
  • Correspond with partners and respond to inquiries within specified time frame
  • Supporting the Relocation Accounting Team on providing key monthly reports that are pivotal to driving visibility and improvement on the ledgers and performance.
  • Assist with month end closing of the AP Ledger
  • Internal audit as and when required on the Relocation Accounting team (e.g. expense approval within policy)
  • Provide supporting documentation for auditors

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

  • Experienced practical knowledge with Accounts Payable/ Purchase Ledger
  • General Practical working experience within Accountancy and Finance
  • ‘Can do’ attitude and ability to learn quickly
  • Excellent Excel and MS Office skills
  • Organizing and prioritizing daily/weekly tasks
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Adaptable to change and works well under pressure
  • Knowledge of accounting software (Sage desirable)
  • Knowledge of working with various currencies
  • Building and developing robust working relations
  • Great team player
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Demonstrate company acumen

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package. Working hybrid 2 days in office and 3 days from home.  

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.