Accounts assistant

Accounts Assistant, Bournemouth - Hybrid

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a new hybrid opportunity?

Our client is looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. You’ll take responsibility for a varied range of Accounts Payable activities, working closely with suppliers and colleagues across the business to ensure invoices, payments and expenses are processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and on time
• Maintaining supplier accounts and keeping payment details and terms up to date
• Handling supplier queries and resolving invoice, payment and statement discrepancies
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are correctly authorised
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
• Processing company credit card transactions and employee expenses
• Supporting month end activities, including reconciliations, journals and accruals
• Assisting with audit requirements and maintaining accurate Accounts Payable records

Who They’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Good problem-solving skills, particularly around invoices, payments and reconciliations
• Experience using ERP system is desirable

What’s On Offer:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• On-site parking
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with your birthday off too!
• Private medical cover, including dental and optical benefits
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Enhanced pension with employer contributions increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible summer working hours
• Access to learning opportunities and study leave

If you have a sharp eye for detail, enjoy keeping financial records accurate and like the satisfaction of knowing everything is in the right place, we would love to hear from you. Apply now.