Accounting & Financial Reporting Assistant

A leading professional services organisation in Milton Keynes is seeking an Accounting and Financial Reporting Assistant to join their Outsourcing team. This role offers a unique opportunity for you to work across a diverse portfolio of clients, providing high-quality outsourced accounting services while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Job Title – Accounts Assistant (permanent)

Salary - £28k per annum salary

Location – Milton Keynes

Working Pattern – 2 days a week onsite, 3 days remote

Job Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices efficiently while ensuring accurate matching to purchase orders across multiple client accounts.
• Assist in preparing client bank payments for review by senior team members and subsequent release by clients, maintaining strict adherence to client policies.
• Support the reconciliation of bank accounts by clearing and matching payments within the system, resolving queries promptly with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Post transactions into the General Ledger with precision, contributing to the integrity of financial records for each client.
• Aid in the preparation of month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and other relevant entries as required by clients.
• Liaise professionally with clients to address queries quickly and effectively, adding value through technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
• Work according to defined systems and processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures while adapting positively to evolving objectives.
• Manage your own workflow efficiently by organising tasks around multiple deadlines and consulting team members when necessary to maintain service quality.
• Train school leavers in accounts payable processes, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.
• Ensure strict adherence to client approval policies regarding invoice processing and payment authorisation.

Experience Required

• A good general standard of education including English and Mathematics GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above is essential for this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounts payable and receivables processes enables you to handle invoice management confidently.
• A polite telephone manner combined with effective written communication ensures you can liaise professionally with clients via email or letters.
• Strong organisational skills allow you to manage multiple deadlines efficiently while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Displays good listening skills by asking questions when unsure and communicating clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook supports your ability to process data accurately within established systems.
• Experience working with ERP systems is advantageous but not mandatory; willingness to learn new technologies is highly valued.
• Ability to respond positively to change demonstrates flexibility in adapting to evolving objectives within the outsourcing environment.
• Commitment to teamwork is shown through your willingness to train school leavers in accounts payable processes.
• Dependability is reflected in your consistent adherence to client policies regarding invoice approval and payment.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply with your CV

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates