Accounts Assistant

**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.

As a company that never stands still, you’ll play a key role in our ambitious plans for the future.

We have an opening for an 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.

**Purpose**:
To record and maintain financial transactions for A&K Europe’s purchase ledger.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Processing of direct cost invoices. This involves checking invoices to the travel booking system, posting them to our accounting system, and authorising for payment.
- Reconciling supplier Statements
- Assistance with the Purchase Ledger inbox process.
- Ensuring that appropriate accounting processes, systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
- Dealing with queries internal & external
- Exporting invoices into accounts ledgers
- Assisting with Verified Bank Details & Payment runs
- Assisting the AP Supervisor, Management Accountant and Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks.

**Person Specifications**:

- Able to work on own initiative.
- Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Adaptable to a changing environment.
- Good written communication skills.
- Intermediate excel skills (desirable)
- A team player, able to support others it the team where required and take ownership of own role.

**Standards of Performance**
- Adhere to hours of work to maintain regular cover of your department.
- Promote a professional impression of A&K through appropriate dress code and behaviours.
- Meet or exceed expectations.

**ON APPLICATION, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SALARY EXPECTAIONS**

**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. We have two enviable office locations, in the Regency spa town of Cheltenham and the theatre heartland of London, Covent Garden.

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

**Salary**: £20,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- CHELTENHAM: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

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