Accounts Assistant - #2085403

Accounts Assistant – Central London – Up to £37k

Hospitality / Service Sector · Permanent · Full-time

We're recruiting a Financial Transaction Specialist on behalf of a client in the hospitality / service sector. It's a broad, hands-on finance role covering both accounts payable and accounts receivable — a great fit for someone who's worked across AP and/or AR and wants real ownership of the full transactional cycle.

About our client

A well-established business in the hospitality / leisure space, our client runs a tight, collaborative finance team where attention to detail and initiative are genuinely valued. They use a modern, cloud-based finance stack (Xero alongside platforms like Nexudus, Stripe, and GoCardless) and are continuing to invest in systems and process improvement — so this is a good role for someone who's quick to pick up new tools and likes spotting how things can run better.

The role

Reporting to the Group Operations Financial Controller, you'll own the day-to-day running of supplier and customer accounts — processing invoices, allocating payments, chasing overdue balances, running reconciliations, and being the organised, friendly point of contact that suppliers and customers actually want to deal with. You'll also play a meaningful part in month-end, audit prep, cash flow forecasting, and continuous improvement of finance processes.

Accounts Payable

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and employee expense claims accurately and on time
• Match invoices to POs, secure approvals, and run weekly and monthly payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve billing discrepancies and disputes
• Process corporate credit card transactions and employee reimbursements
• Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation

Accounts Receivable

• Monitor customer accounts and track outstanding balances
• Apply and reconcile incoming payments and refunds
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash
• Follow up with customers on overdue invoices and outstanding balances
• Prepare AR aging reports and collection status updates
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance to resolve billing issues

Wider finance support

• Own the AP/AR inboxes as the primary contact for queries
• Manage supplier portals (utilities, business rates, mobile, corporate cards)
• Support month-end close: reconciliations, accruals, reporting
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis
• Support internal and external audits with accurate, well-organised documentation

What we're looking for

Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable, or a similar finance role
• Proficiency across multiple financial systems, banking platforms, and transaction-processing tools
• Strong Excel skills — comfortable with data analysis and reconciliations
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new software and digital tools quickly
• Sharp attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Confident communicator with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience in hospitality, leisure, membership clubs, or another service-based industry
• Hands-on experience with Xero, Nexudus, Stripe, or GoCardless
• Experience with integrated purchasing platforms such as ApprovalMax

What's on offer

• Genuine ownership of the full AP/AR cycle from day one
• Exposure to the wider finance function — cash flow, audit, systems improvement
• Direct line to senior finance leadership
• A modern cloud-based finance environment with scope to shape processes

Interested? Send your CV through or drop me a message directly for a confidential chat about the role and the client. Happy to share more detail once we've connected.