Assistant

• Complete regular Accounts Receivable reconciliations
• Reconcile customer accounts, invoices, credit notes and payments
• Investigate unmatched and incorrectly allocated customer payments
• Maintain the aged receivables ledger and support credit-control activity
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and supplier statements
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Complete bank and payment-provider reconciliations
• Reconcile online payment platforms against the accounting system
• Assist with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations
• Process journals and support the wider finance team during month-end
• Investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and well-controlled AR and AP ledgers
• Assist with general finance administration and reporting

Accounts Assistant

• Provide comprehensive diary management support to Directors, including arranging meetings, conference calls, meeting rooms and catering requirements.
• Prepare, format and maintain professional documents including letters, reports, meeting agendas, minutes and presentation materials, ensuring appropriate branding standards are applied.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements while maintaining a cost-conscious approach to bookings.
• Process expense claims accurately and ensure timely submission.
• Maintain and update Salesforce/CRM records to ensure information remains accurate and current.
• Support the planning and delivery of business development events, including guest list management, invitations, venue liaison and hospitality arrangements.
• Arrange seminars, training sessions and internal events as required.
• Manage incoming telephone calls professionally and direct enquiries appropriately.
• Support office operations and facilities-related activities, including reception cover, meeting room setup, stationery orders and catering requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Administration team to share workload, provide cover during absences and support wider business needs.
• Undertake additional ad hoc administrative tasks as required to support the business.

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