Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

An exciting opportunity awaits as the Accounts Assistant at an award-winning specialist tour operator based in Dorking. This role involves managing purchase ledger responsibilities and supporting colleagues to ensure excellent customer service both internally and externally.

Accounts Assistant - What will I be doing?

• Processing and approving invoices, maintaining purchase ledgers for specific destinations and GBP cost of sales.
• Querying invoices with suppliers/managers, obtaining necessary authorizations.
• Monitoring, categorising, and redirecting emails in the Accounts inbox.
• Ad hoc posting of payments and allocations.
• Purchase ledger statement reconciliations.
• Ad hoc reporting.
• Providing support and cover to the finance team during absences, peak times, or as business needs dictate.
• Creating and maintaining training files with concise and up-to-date notes.

Accounts Assistant - What experience do I need?

• Previous experience within an accounts department (essential)
• Ability to maintain clear and accurate financial records.
• Strong numeracy skills and an analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with Office 365.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong customer service focus and skills.
• Bonus: Experience using Sage.

Accounts Assistant - What else do I need to know?

You will be working in their fabulous offices in Dorking 2 days a week and 3 days working from home. Salary is £26k - £27k and benefits include 23 days of holiday, a day off for volunteering to support a charity or community work. Simply Health Cash Plan. Company Pension Scheme. Discounted staff travel and lots of other nice touches to make this business such a nice team to be part of.