Assistant Accountant

Job Title: Assistant Accountant (Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist)Location:Salary: £25,000 per annum

Hybrid 2/3 days in officeContract: 2-Year Fixed Term

Job Overview:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist to join our finance team on a two-year fixed-term contract. This position will support the finance department by managing high volumes of supplier invoices, generating customer invoices, and performing key accounting functions to maintain accuracy and efficiency in financial processing.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Payable (Primary Activity)
   • Process a high volume of supplier invoices promptly and accurately.
   • Match invoices to purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and resolving discrepancies.
   • Perform bulk invoice processing tasks and ensure data accuracy.
2. Accounts Receivable (Secondary Activity)
   • Generate and raise invoices for customers in a timely manner.
   • Match sales orders to corresponding invoices and follow up on outstanding amounts.
3. Customer & Supplier Management
   • Build and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders.
   • Perform monthly statement reconciliations for both suppliers and customers to ensure account accuracy.
4. Data Entry & Reconciliation
   • Enter data accurately into Oracle financial systems.
   • Regularly perform supplier and customer statement reconciliations.
5. Ad-Hoc Financial and Administrative Support
   • Assist with general finance-related administrative tasks as needed.
   • Support the finance team with any ad-hoc projects or duties required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable roles is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in data entry, with excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar financial systems.
• Basic knowledge of financial and accounting principles.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with both external suppliers and internal departments.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately and efficiently.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build on your finance experience within a structured, supportive team, providing essential support across both AP and AR functions.