Senior Accounts Assistant

3 months ago


Cheltenham, United Kingdom Abercrombie & Kent Full time

**Come and join one of the world’s leading luxury travel brands.**

60 years after Geoffrey Kent founded A&K, we’re still setting the standard for adventurous, luxury holidays. Whichever role you join us in, whether customer facing or behind the scenes, everyone has their part to play in creating one-of-a-kind journeys that go beyond our clients’ high expectations.

With 55 offices worldwide and an unmatched network of connections across the globe, we offer adventures that can’t be experienced with any other tour provider. Working with a team of passionate and knowledgeable people, you’ll be able to open doors to private palaces, book Michelin-starred meals in the most remote locations and arrange out-of-hours museum tours. There’s always a buzz in the office about the latest ways we’ve gone the extra mile.

**PURPOSE**:We have an opening for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. The role will be to support the AP Supervisor & other members of the team in the day-to-day functions within the Finance Department ensuring adequate control in accounting systems and procedures of A&K.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Overview of the Purchase Ledger inbox process, including appropriate allocation of tasks to the wider AP team, and KPI reporting
- Dealing with more complex supplier queries (internal & external)
- Process Direct Debits and match to invoices
- Ownership of VAT reclaim process on GBP Proforma Invoices
- Assist with company credit card expense approvals (direct costs)
- Processing of direct cost invoices. This involves checking invoices to the travel booking system, posting them to our accounting system, and authorising for payment.
- Checking & approving journals relating to overhead and staff expense accounts
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Overview of the invoice export into accounts ledger process
- Assisting with verified bank details & payment runs
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting processes, systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
- Provide cover for the Accounts Receivable team (annual leave / illness, etc)
- Supporting the AP Supervisor, Management Accountant, and Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Previous experience with MS Outlook and Excel (necessary)
- Knowledge of “Task Manager” function (desirable)
- Intermediate excel skills (desirable)
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Adaptable to a changing environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A team player, able to support others in the team when required and take ownership of own role

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Competitive salary plus commission or annual bonus plan (depending on role)
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Discounted travel
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave - In addition to bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Travel Loans
- Recruitment Referral Bonus
- Social Events

**Why work for A&K**

What makes A&K a great place to work is the people. It’s our people who foster the supportive environment that will make you proud to work for A&K. There will also be ongoing training and the opportunity to progress your career - not just in the UK, but as part of our global business.

We’re also a company that makes a difference. Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has supported local communities around the world for the past 40 years, and we were recognised by _Which?_ for looking after our clients during the pandemic.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person


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