Job Overview
We are a lifestyle and retail group who work with environmentally conscious customers and businesses across the UK. We have established teams and £30m TO
We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant for a 6 months project and open to candidates who who want either a contract role OR contract to perm!
Start date asap. Interview next week and latest start is 3/8/26
You will be working in Kingham / Chipping Norton area so must be able to commute easily to office each day. Free parking is available.
Internally you will work with Accounts Payable team under an Accountant where you will be a key member in the accounts reconciliations project and AI system implementation project, along side a BAU role in payables.
This is an investigatory type role where you will understand and clear accounts for data to be transferred to new CRM system. You will also help create new accounts payable processes on the new CRM which uses AI to scan invoices so will remove data input and be more focused on reconciliations and value add work.
The ideal candidate would be reliable with good communication and at least 2 years (with no upper limit) covering aspects of Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable or Credit Control where they can understand the ledger and statement reconciliations.
Any experience in reconciliations projects, systems implementations, or process improvement is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a bright person who is wants an all round role in a friendly team.
- Salary: £28k - 33k
- Initial 6 months contract - Can go permanent after 6months (not essential)
- Location: Kingham/ Chipping Norton area, Cotswolds
- On site in office 5 days per week. flexible start time i.e 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm etc. Free Parking, Pension, Life Assurance, Retail discount
You'll have the chance to support the new ERP system implementation including assisting with data migration, building internal relationships, and learning how system automates manual processes with AI.
The initial project will be reconciling old debit balances and clearing accounts for accurate data to be moved to new system.
On a daily basis alongside this transformation project you will also be responsible for all round accounts payable
Ideal candidate
- Around 2 years – 12years experience in an Accounts Payable or similar accounts assistant type role
- Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills in an end to end role
- A positive, proactive approach and a willingness to learn
What you'll be doing
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any queries
- Supporting supplier account maintenance and data cleansing
- Assisting with the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics
- Building positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business
- Helping to improve Accounts Payable processes as the new system is introduced
- This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently while contributing effectively within a team. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational abilities, technical proficiency in relevant software, and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks undertaken.
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Can you work in office 5 days per week? free parking provided
- Are you within a 45 min commute of Kingham / Chipping Norton area. i.e able to get into office each day. Hybrid is not possible.
- are you available on short / immediate notice?
- Are you interested in a role that's 6months contract (either just a contract OR temp to perm)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
