Accounts Assistant

Robert Half are recruiting an Accounts Assistant in the Swindon area on a temporary basis.

3 days per week in Swindon, 2 from home.

A key role within the Finance function of the Company holding primary responsibility for the accurate and timely recording of data across all of the entities in the portfolio, reconciliation of banks and supplier balances, transacting employee expenses as well as other finance related tasks.

You will report directly to the Financial Controller - the role is hybrid with 3 days per week in our Swindon office and 2 days from home.

The Company is in a development and growth phase and relies on the flexibility and innovative skills of its employees to ensure success.

The work environment will reflect this dynamic period while maintaining corporate standards

Key Duties

Accurate and timely entry of pending vendor invoices in Xero

Monitoring and chasing approval of invoices by the business

Preparation of payment run proposal for supplier / employee expenses payments

Preparation of upload file for processing payment runs through bank

Matching AP payments in Xero

Handling supplier queries

New supplier onboarding

Matching AR receipts in Xero

Bank reconciliations

Qualifications / Experience

Solid experience across many of the key duties listed above

Experience in multi entity structures

Respond quickly to changing work demands and culture

Excellent communication skills

Excellent knowledge of Xero and MS office applications

Key Skills and Attributes

Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Ability to build good working relationships at all levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including IT)

Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Ability to work professionally at all times.

Ability to perform and contribute constructively in a dynamic team environment.

Flexible and focused, dedicated to the achievement of excellent working standards.

Ability to work under competitive timelines and project schedules.

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