Accounts Assistant

Midland Credit Management, Inc.; Kings Hill; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Kings Hill is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial records, covering accounts payable tasks, and contributing to bank reconciliations. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a hybrid working arrangement, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a finance career.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Discounts and cash back on retailers

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented individual with experience in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and methodical approach required.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare and post detailed invoice breakdowns by Portfolio code.
• Administer the UK Group Company Credit cards and cover accounts payable tasks.
• Assist the Reporting team with bank reconciliations and process improvements.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced processing environment

Interest or experience in working within a finance team

Self-motivated with strong multi-tasking and time-management skills

Computer literacy with experience in accounting systems

Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Finance

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team at Kings Hill office (ME19 4UA).

This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. The successful candidate will review, prepare and post detailed invoice breakdowns by Portfolio code, manage accruals, prepayments and company credit‑card spend, and provide essential cover for the Accounts Payable Supervisor, including overseeing weekly payment runs managed by MCM India.

Key Responsibilities

• Code, scan and enter urgent manual invoices onto Workday when the supervisor is unavailable.
• Upload third‑party invoice analysis journals into Workday and manage monthly certification for the Invoice Control account and data warehouse uploads.
• Administer the UK Group Company Credit cards, including user set‑up, posting unapproved transaction accruals and monthly certification.
• Post accounting entries for Accounts Payable invoices, prepayments, received goods accruals and unapproved invoices with associated certifications.
• Assist the Reporting team with bank reconciliations.
• Cover for reviewing the weekly payment run for authorisation.
• Handle ad‑hoc journals as required.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox to ensure timely response to emails and assist with urgent PO and expense report creation.
• Identify process improvements and help develop and implement solutions.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Permanent employment.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Benefits such as discounts and cash back on high‑street retailers, private health insurance and more.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in a fast‑paced processing environment.
• Interest or experience in working within a finance team.
• Self‑motivated with strong multi‑tasking and time‑management skills, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Computer literacy with experience in accounting systems, word processing, spreadsheets and standard business software.
• Ability to cope with a dynamic and busy environment.
• Highly organised and methodical with a ‘Can Do’ attitude.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

What Happens Next

If this sounds like you and you’d like to join our rapidly expanding company that offers excellent career progression, please apply now.

Working for Cabot

Cabot is an award‑winning, Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. We are passionate about the ethical treatment of our customers and employees. Our mission is to create pathways to economic freedom, and our vision is to make credit accessible by partnering with consumers to restore their financial health.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value a diverse talent pool and commit to fostering an inclusive culture. All candidates and employees are treated fairly and with equal opportunities.

Additional Hiring Criteria

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic credit check and criminal background check. We cannot proceed to interview if a CCJ, IVA or bankruptcy appears on a credit file, or if you do not have full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.