Accounts Assistant – Payables Weybridge, Surrey

Britannia Row Productions Limited; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio rental company in Weybridge seeks an Accounts Assistant to support Accounts Payable functions. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates have 2 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and financial qualifications. The role offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits including pension contributions, holiday, and life insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work Scheme

Life Insurance

Enhanced sick pay

On-site parking

Free refreshments

Company social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Financial knowledge or qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes timely.
• Match invoices with purchase orders.
• Prepare payment runs in compliance with policies.
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile and verify supplier statements.
• Process employee expenses per company policy.
• Handle intercompany rebills and credit card reconciliation.
• Assist with external audit queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to meet deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

A-level qualifications

Finance qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Accounting software (IFS desirable)

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant - Receivables

Department: Accounts Department

Position Type: Permanent/Full-time

Salary: Depending on experience

The Company

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accounts Assistant at one of the World’s leading audio rental companies. Britannia Row Productions Ltd, part of the Clair Global group, provides services to the entertainment industry, retaining an impressive client list. We supply high end audio equipment and skilled audio engineers to music tours, sporting and corporate events around the world.

Job Summary

The Accounts Assistant will report to the Financial Controller and will support the Accounts Payable function for the UK brands of the Clair Group. This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organised, and eager to develop a career in finance. Key Responsibilities include the following:

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner
• Match invoices with purchase orders and/or ensure appropriate approval for payment
• Preparation of twice monthly payment runs in compliance with company policies
• Respond to supplier queries and resolve discrepancies promptly (liaising with internal departments as necessary)
• Reconcile and verify supplier statements
• Process and payment of employee expenses per company policy
• Process intercompany rebills from companies within the Clair Group
• Process and reconciliation of company credit card
• Cover for Account Receivable – raising sales invoices, posting receipts & bank reconciliations
• Cover for Senior Accounts Payable
• Assist with external audit queries and schedules as required
• Ad-hoc finance projects and month-end journals or tasks as required
• Any other duties deemed necessary for the smooth running of the department

Person Specification

Skills, knowledge and Experience

• A-level qualifications; finance qualification desirable (or working towards/aspired to)
• Minimum 2yr experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience of accounting software (IFS desirable)

Personal attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Team player with proactive, self-motivated attitude
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling financial data

Employee Benefits

• A competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days in the office per week (first month full time in the office)
• 23 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension scheme – 4% Employer Contribution
• Pension Salary Sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Life Insurance – 4 x salary
• Enhanced company sick-pay
• On-site Parking
• Free refreshments & fruit
• Company social events

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

You’re welcome at Britannia Row wherever you’re from and whoever you are. We know that sometimes, people don’t apply for a job because they don’t have every single skill listed in the job’s requirements. So if you’re interested in a role here and believe you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.