Accounts Assistant

Job description

Your new company
Central based Cheltenham firm

Your new role

In this role you work as part of a management accounts team supporting international clients.Job DescriptionYou will assist senior team members in delivering finance functions for a portfolio of international clients. Responsibilities include:

• Payroll administration
• Accounts payable processing and payments
• Management of client funds
• Employee expense reimbursements
• Preparation of management accounts
• VAT and other indirect tax support
• International HR coordination

Key tasks involve:

• Posting invoices and expense claims into accounting systems
• Raising payments from client bank accounts
• Reviewing payroll and services completed by overseas offices
• Setting up bookkeeping in systems such as Xero, and configuring beneficiaries in banking platforms
• Assisting with monthly management accounts in dual currencies
• Supporting compliance queries related to statutory accounts and year-end reporting
• Attending client calls and documenting actions
• Liaising with UK and overseas offices to follow up on services
• Responding to client queries and escalating issues to supervisors
• Performing administrative duties and handling ad hoc queries with initiative
• Ensuring all work is delivered to agreed deadlines

What you'll need to succeed
Desire to pursue an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
• Willingness to share knowledge and conduct research as needed
• Awareness of risk and commitment to producing high-quality work first time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems such as Xero and NetSuite
• Keen attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• 25 days leave
• Parking
• Study support
• Great team to work with

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. INDHAF

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Gloucestershire

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English