Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (SAP ECC) Location: Hybrid (Milton Keynes office and home-based) Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in accounts payable, banking, and finance operations, especially within a SAP ECC environment. The role offers hybrid working, with regular attendance at the Milton Keynes office. Key Responsibilities Expenses Management * Check, process, and post employee expenses in SAP * Manage corporate credit card statements, ensuring appropriate checks, approvals, and timely payments Supplier Invoices * Process supplier invoices paid via Direct Debit * Obtain necessary approvals and post invoices in SAP * Prepare weekly employee expense payment runs in line with finance deadlines * Communicate with suppliers to resolve queries * Conduct sanction screening for new customers and suppliers Banking and Cash Book * Retrieve and post daily EUR & USD bank statements from NatWest online banking into SAP * Reconcile EUR and USD bank accounts weekly and monthly * Set up and manage Direct Debit payments Accounting and Finance Support * Provide backup to the Credit Controller, including sending customer statements and invoices * Support the month-end close process * Assist with the annual financial audit * Provide ad-hoc financial data using SAP and Protean Key Requirements * Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role * Hands-on experience with SAP ECC is essential * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Confident using online banking systems * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Able to work independently and as part of a team