Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Central based Cheltenham firm

Your new role

In this role you work as part of a management accounts team supporting international clients.Job DescriptionYou will assist senior team members in delivering finance functions for a portfolio of international clients. Responsibilities include:

• Payroll administration


• Accounts payable processing and payments


• Management of client funds


• Employee expense reimbursements


• Preparation of management accounts


• VAT and other indirect tax support


• International HR coordination

Key tasks involve:

• Posting invoices and expense claims into accounting systems


• Raising payments from client bank accounts


• Reviewing payroll and services completed by overseas offices


• Setting up bookkeeping in systems such as Xero, and configuring beneficiaries in banking platforms


• Assisting with monthly management accounts in dual currencies


• Supporting compliance queries related to statutory accounts and year-end reporting


• Attending client calls and documenting actions


• Liaising with UK and overseas offices to follow up on services


• Responding to client queries and escalating issues to supervisors


• Performing administrative duties and handling ad hoc queries with initiative


• Ensuring all work is delivered to agreed deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
Desire to pursue an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly


• Willingness to share knowledge and conduct research as needed


• Awareness of risk and commitment to producing high-quality work first time


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems such as Xero and NetSuite


• Keen attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• 25 days leave


• Parking


• Study support


• Great team to work with

What you need to do now

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