Accounts Assistant

PURPOSE: We have an opening for an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team. The role will be to support the Management Accountant & 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.,

• Processing of direct cost invoices. This involves checking invoices to the travel booking system and authorising for payment.


• Monitoring and assisting with the purchase ledger Inbox and Service Desk


• Daily exports to upload the invoices on the SUN accounting system


• Assisting with the preparation and creation of weekly payment runs to suppliers.


• To maintain the banking system supplier payment templates, making amendments as necessary, and setting up new instructions confirming bank details with the supplier


• Reconciling supplier statements


• Working with the Management Accountant to process and analyse flight ticket purchases on a weekly basis.


• Processing corporate credit cards and expenses using SAP Concur


• Taking ownership of and liaising with Intercompany entities


• Dealing with internal and external queries


• Assistance at month end, year end and Audit


• Ad hoc projects as may be requested by the Finance Manager
  
  AAT Level 4 or above.


• 2 Years+ Experience working in a busy finance office


• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivots, VLOOKUP and IF functions etc)
  
  Abercrombie & Kent


Cheltenham, England

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.


• Competitive salary plus commission or annual bonus plan (depending on role)


• Enhanced Parental Leave


• Discounted travel


• Pension


• 25 days annual leave - In addition to bank holidays


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Employee Assistance Program


• Travel Loans


• Recruitment Referral Bonus


• Social Events


If you would like to learn more about the position or apply, please send your CV, salary expectations and cover letter to: careers@abercrombiekent.co.uk

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Enhanced maternity leave


• Free flu jabs


• Free parking


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Life insurance


• On-site parking


• Referral programme


• Sick pay


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus