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Accounts Assistant – Borehamwood / £25,000 – £27,000
I am supporting a rapidly expanding business due to continued growth. The client is now looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their Accounts team in Borehamwood for this permanent opportunity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for delivering accurate financial support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Accountant with day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage credit control and follow up on outstanding payments
• Process and reconcile bank transactions, including daily receipts and payments
• Review and process payment requests
• Load and process payments via online banking and in-house systems, ensuring accurate allocations
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate purchase ledger records
• Process company credit card transactions and petty cash
• Monitor cleared funds and communicate confirmations across operational teams
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function
• Assist the finance team and management with ad hoc projects as required

Successful Candidate:
You will be highly organised with strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset. You will enjoy working with numbers, solving problems, and building good relationships across teams. You'll be hands-on, self-motivated, and keen to contribute to a busy, fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Credit Control role
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Ideally studying towards, or keen to pursue, an accounting qualification

If you're looking for a varied role within a supportive team, offering exposure across all areas of accounts, we'd love to hear from you.

• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timely.
• Reconcile company card transactions.
• Review and process employee expense claims.
• Manage accounts payable invoices, including obtaining approvals, coding, and uploading to Xero.
• Prepare payment schedules for timely disbursements.
• Support finance administration by ensuring all documents are correctly signed and securely stored.
• Assist with HR processes, such as maintaining updated records and onboarding new employees.
• Carry out ad-hoc finance administrative tasks as required.

• AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent (QBE).
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments
• Experience with Xero accounting software is preferred but not essential.

• First contact point for Accounts Receivable team on Accounts Receivable queries.
• Assist with The Month End Sales Income Reconciliation.
• Liaison with Credit Control team, Branch network, various Finance teams and Admin Centre.
• Assist with compiling and reporting of Monthly Staff commissions and bonuses.
• Liaison with HR and Payroll on personal details for employees.
• First point of contact on the commission queries.
• Raising Urgent payments and Client refunds by BACS/Cheque.
• Banking and coding Miscellaneous Income received in the department

• Current AAT studier or have some previous experience in a similar role.
• A team player and work collaboratively.
• An excellent communicator.
• Flexible in their approach regarding the changing demands of the role.
• Advanced Excel experience (v-look ups, pivot tables etc)

Do you enjoy working as part of a team and feel passionate about customer facing support ? Do you approach issues in a positive and methodical manner, making the best use of available resources and considering value for money ? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Team

HM Treasury's Group Finance Team comprises approximately 50 staff. We provide high quality advice covering strategic finance, financial management, financial reporting and counter fraud and risk for internal use, and accurate information for Parliamentary control and public accountability purposes.

We are part of the wider Government Finance Function (GFF), which represents and supports the finance community across the civil service. GFF offers a range of developmental opportunities, resources, tools, and networks to support us in our roles.

Finance Operations sits within the Group Finance Team; we are a small but key team based mainly in Norwich. We are responsible for all transactional finance activities, including accounts payable and receivable, cash and bank administration, corporate and procurement cards and the corporate contracts that support our colleagues across the whole HM Treasury Group.

The team offers a professional, encouraging and fun environment with a focus on problem solving and operational excellence, providing opportunities to develop technical and non-technical skills.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

• Reconcile HM Treasury group bank accounts, recording daily cash management activities and completing month end close-down activities for the Cash management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules in our financial system.
• Complete a monthly schedule of reconciliations for the various control accounts, including payroll costs and staff debtor accounts liaising with the Finance, HR & Payroll teams, Oracle system team and our payroll provider to investigate any variances or resolve errors on upload.
• Process sales invoice requests, banking payments and receipts, recording income and building the weekly BACs payment run batches. Ensure the validity and accuracy of data recorded in our financial systems and that all queries and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Manage queries received via the teams’ shared mailboxes and Marval, responding in a timely manner and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional customer service to our key stakeholders.
• Assist with the collation of information required for the completion, submission and publication of cross government returns including monthly KPI figures.

For a more detailed list of accountabilities please review the job advert on Civil Service Jobs.

About You

You must be able to think creatively to solve challenging problems, whilst meeting the needs and expectations of customers and the business; build and proactively maintain excellent working relationships for effective management of service delivery, whilst supporting and working closely with colleagues to achieve team objectives and manage multiple workloads, ensuring deadlines are met and relevant procedures are followed, whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

You must also be willing to study towards an AAT level 3 qualification, if this qualification is not already held.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant).
• Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages
• Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at

Do you enjoy working as part of a team and feel passionate about customer facing support ? Do you approach issues in a positive and methodical manner, making the best use of available resources and considering value for money ? If so, we’d love to hear from you !

About the Team

HM Treasury's Group Finance Team comprises approximately 50 staff. We provide high quality advice covering strategic finance, financial management, financial reporting and counter fraud and risk for internal use, and accurate information for Parliamentary control and public accountability purposes.

We are part of the wider Government Finance Function (GFF), which represents and supports the finance community across the civil service. GFF offers a range of developmental opportunities, resources, tools, and networks to support us in our roles.

Finance Operations sits within the Group Finance Team; we are a small but key team based mainly in Norwich. We are responsible for all transactional finance activities, including accounts payable and receivable, cash and bank administration, corporate and procurement cards and the corporate contracts that support our colleagues across the whole HM Treasury Group.

The team offers a professional, encouraging and fun environment with a focus on problem solving and operational excellence, providing opportunities to develop technical and non-technical skills.

About the Job

In this role, you will:

·   Reconcile HM Treasury group bank accounts, recording daily cash management activities and completing month end close-down activities for the Cash management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable modules in our financial system.

·   Complete a monthly schedule of reconciliations for the various control accounts, including payroll costs and staff debtor accounts liaising with the Finance, HR & Payroll teams, Oracle system team and our payroll provider to investigate any variances or resolve errors on upload.

·   Process sales invoice requests, banking payments and receipts, recording income and building the weekly BACs payment run batches. Ensure the validity and accuracy of data recorded in our financial systems and that all queries and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.

·   Manage queries received via the teams’ shared mailboxes and Marval, responding in a timely manner and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver exceptional customer service to our key stakeholders.

·   Assist with the collation of information required for the completion, submission and publication of cross government returns including monthly KPI figures.

For a more detailed list of accountabilities please review the job advert on Civil Service Jobs.

About You

You must be able to think creatively to solve challenging problems, whilst meeting the needs and expectations of customers and the business; build and proactively maintain excellent working relationships for effective management of service delivery, whilst supporting and working closely with colleagues to achieve team objectives and manage multiple workloads, ensuring deadlines are met and relevant procedures are followed, whilst maintaining accuracy and quality of work.

You must also be willing to study towards an AAT level 3 qualification, if this qualification is not already held.  

Some of the Benefits our people love!

·   25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month

·   Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)

·   Generous parental and adoption leave packages

·   Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%

·   Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances

·   A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form

Background and Company

Thomas Lyte is a Royal Warrant holder as silversmiths and goldsmiths to His Majesty, The King. A contemporary luxury brand disrupting a traditional industry, we have quickly established a reputation as world class designers and makers of exquisite bespoke silverware.

We are responsible for designing, making and restoring some of sports most iconic trophies including the Emirates FA Cup, the Rugby World Cup, the ATP Finals Trophies, FIFAe World Cup, and the ICC's Men's and Women's Cricket World Cups.

At Thomas Lyte, we combine the latest technologies with centuries of knowledge and are renowned for our stunning designs, superb craftsmanship, and incomparable service.

Our team of master craftspeople are bespoke silver and gold specialists and among the most talented artisans and metalworkers in the world. The priceless pieces they create are packaged and presented immaculately at our workshop, before being promptly delivered to our clients based all over the world.

The Role

Thomas Lyte invites applications for a Finance Assistant to assist our Finance Department in the operation of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices and credit notes, enabling supplier payment terms to be met.

As part of our continuous improvement, the role will be an important part in identifying and driving transformation within the finance function, in order to streamline and maximise resources.

Operating within a compact organisation, a strong team spirit is essential, with a readiness to flex across various tasks. Effective communication with various departments within the organisation and external stakeholders is also key aspect of this role.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus, private medical cover, and attractive long-term incentives.

Hours of Work & Location

21 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility required to meet the demands of the business. We have adopted hybrid working across the team; the role will be primarily remote, with occasional meetings in SW London and twice monthly visits to our state-of-the-art workshops in East London (Hainault IG6)

Company Culture

• Our team’s passion, drive and commitment are at the heart of our success and growth

• We embrace new ideas, innovation and change is the key to success

• The diverse network of talents nurtured across all departments, gives us all the tools required to meet our objectives and goals

• A varied, fast paced, high energy working environment, built on the trust and support of colleagues

Responsibilities

• Accurate processing of invoices and credit notes in both GBP and foreign currencies, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders where applicable and coded to the correct nominal ledger code.

• Setting up new suppliers on the system and verifying supplier bank details.

• Performing the reconciliation of Purchase Ledger accounts with supplier statements and payments.

• Timely identification and resolution of queries, such as price and quantity variances, involving liaison by phone or written communication with internal staff and external suppliers.

• Assisting with preparation of weekly payment runs.

• Supporting Finance Department in streamlining purchase ledger processes.

• Assisting with preparing for the quarter-end and year-end accounts, including write off of old POs.

• Processing staff expense claims.

• Any other ad hoc duties as allocated by the Finance Department.

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in grasping concepts and able to problem solve effectively.

• Meticulous attention to detail, maintaining precision and upholding the highest quality standards

consistently.

• Thrives under pressure, and able to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective time management, able to prioritise tasks strategically, and maintain commercial awareness.

• Excellent administration, numerical and analytical skills.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with others, including internal and external stakeholders.

• Competent IT skills.

• Relevant experience with data input, administration and accounts payable.

• Experience in manufacturing industry is desirable.

• Knowledge of Sage finance products is essential.

Personality & Attributes

• Driven, motivated, and exhibiting a high level of enthusiasm and drive.

• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring precision and accuracy in all activities.

• Displays a hands-on and adaptable working style, effectively navigating various tasks and challenges.

• Proactive, strong initiative, and commercial awareness.

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and access to a wide range of company benefits including private healthcare

• Company bonus scheme

• Hybrid working

• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme

Finance Assistant

Surrey Quays / Pontoon Dock / London Projects

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Finance Team as a Finance Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a finance department while studying towards a recognised accounting qualification. You will be working on our Surrey Quays/ Pontoon Dock Transport for London Station Upgrade Project which is predicted to complete in June 2026.

Role Overview

The role will be supporting the Senior Cost Manager on the Surrey Quays Station Upgrade project along with other London based projects. Located in the south-east of London, the upgrade to the existing Surrey Quays station is to provide a new second station entrance, second gate line, step free access, an additional footbridge, platform extensions and increased staff facilities. The upgrade to the existing Surrey Quays station is required to accommodate the forecast increase in demand. The project is currently planned to complete in early 2026.

Role Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a finance assistant will be assisting with purchase ledger, including supplier deliveries and invoices. Resolving invoice queries both externally and internally. Assist with month-end reporting preparation and maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets. Also assisting the Senior Cost Manager with other finance tasks along with supporting the wider project team.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Desirable previous exposure to a construction or engineering environment.
• Essential to have an interest in developing a career in Finance.
• Five GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*- C) including Math's, English and a Science or Level 2 Apprenticeship.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software including Excel.
• Has good numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

What is in it for you?

• Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Rail Business Unit

Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.

Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.

Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include 'live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.

From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a track record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.