Assistant Accountant /Management Accountant/ Accounts Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable (AP):
• Oversee the full AP function, including review and approval of supplier invoices entered by the Junior Accounts Assistant
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers in line with agreed terms
• Review and approve coding, manage the AP ledger, and ensure completeness and accuracy of records
• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate/resolving discrepancies
• Maintain the AP ledger, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Manage the aged creditors report and support cash flow forecasting related to payables
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries and escalations
• Accounts Receivable (AR):
• Oversee customer invoicing process, ensuring accuracy and timely billing
• Monitor debtor balances and proactively follow up on overdue accounts
• Allocate customer receipts and manage the AR ledger
• Perform regular reconciliations and investigate any variances
• Liaise with the Operations teams to resolve billing or payment issues
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including AP/AR sub-ledgers, bank accounts, and control accounts
• Work closely with the external accountants to assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, providing supporting schedules, reconciliations, and financial data
• Identify and implement process improvements across AP, AR, and general accounting workflows
• Support external accountants in preparation of VAT returns and assist with external audits
• Provide support and guidance to junior finance staff, helping to build team capability
• Provide support to the Head of Finance or Finance Manager on any ad hoc tasks or projects as required

Requirements:

• BCom degree in Finance or is part-qualified (CIMA or equivalent), actively studying
• Minimum 35 years of relevant experience in accounting, including both AP and AR
• A good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Good Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Xero or Sage)
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organisational and time-management skills
• Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise across departments
• The ideal candidate will be confident working autonomously, and have the ambition to progress within a dynamic finance function.