Finance & Controlling

WIKA France; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm based in the UK is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage purchase invoices, process employee expenses, and support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Additional desirable qualifications include an AAT qualification and familiarity with D365. The role offers benefits such as work-life integration, flexible hours, and attractive remuneration.

Benefits

Work-life integration

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Attractive remuneration system

Flexible working hours

Good development opportunities

Health initiatives

Mobile working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant role or similar position.
• Experience of D365 is desirable.
• Flexible attitude and willingness to work additional hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Posting of all purchase invoices on Sage and D365.
• Collecting, reviewing, and processing employee expense returns.
• Dealing with purchase invoice queries and resolving them in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounts assistant experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Qualification or equivalent

Tools

D365

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Posting of all purchase invoices on Sage and D365.
• Collecting, reviewing, and processing employee expense returns.
• Dealing with purchase invoice queries and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Process regular and ad hoc supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements.
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit cards.
• Ensure that Supplier accounts are reconciled monthly and invoices are paid to credit terms.
• Submit VAT returns.
• Support month-end close to meet team deadlines.
• Manage credit control activities.
• Handling phone calls and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate Supplier master data.
• Assisting the Finance Manager and Management Team with other assignments where necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an accounts assistant role or similar position.
• AAT Qualification, or part, or equivalent preferred.
• Experience of D365 is desirable.
• Must be personable, approachable, presentable, and interactive, with a “hands‑on” approach.
• Excellent communication skills required and ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• Must be computer literate and comfortable with Excel – training will be provided for other software applications.
• Flexible attitude and willing to work additional hours when required.
• Strong organisational skills are required and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Attention to detail and high standard of work is a must.
• Must have the ability to use initiative and the confidence to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Work‑life integration
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Attractive remuneration system
• Flexible working hours
• Good development opportunities
• Health initiatives
• Mobile working