Average Accounting Specialist salary in South West London

Summary £33,000* - £41,800* per annum | 30-35 days’ holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount | Pension scheme Everyone who works at Lidl brings something unique to the table - but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work. Just like you. As a Lidl Accounts Specialist, you’ll be responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. From looking after our property portfolio invoices, to month and year end tasks, you will be supporting and strengthening the accounting function. You’ll also be fundamental in doing reconciliations and supporting the wider Accounting department. In return, we’ll give you a competitive salary based on equal opportunity and pay structures, as well as a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and life outside of Lidl. We’re proud to be a diverse, secure and fast-growing business, so we’ll make sure you have access to the right training and real opportunities to build your career as well. What you'll do Managing incoming payments for the wider businessRaising, coordinating and managing tenant property portfolio invoices Invoice processing Manage and develop accounts receivable processes Process improvement of existing ways of workingLiaising with internal and external stakeholders and the wider Accounting departmentSupport month end/year end closingReview account transactions to ensure accuracy and efficiencyAssisting with queries from, and delivery of data to, internal and external partiesSupporting the key accounting departments where required (Allocate payments to other departments) Adhoc tasks where required What you'll need Previous accounting experience is essentialExcellent communication skills and confidence in partnering with stakeholders Excellent computer skills - including Microsoft Excel, and accounting packages, preferably with experience of SAP FI Passionate about the topic with great organisational skillsAble to multi -task and independently manage workloadExcellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlinesAbility to work in a team in a collaborative way Knowledge of the German language is desirable but not essential What you'll receive 30-35 days holiday (pro rata)10% in-store discountOngoing trainingEnhanced family leavePension schemePlus, more of the perks you deserve If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now. *Includes additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Gecko Travel Recruitment are thrilled to be working exclusively with this award winning specialist travel company based in Surrey who are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis. As Accounts Payable Assistant you will be responsible for a variety of accounts payable activities. The position includes tasks involving invoices, credit cards, reconciliations, and other general finance duties. Previous experience in a similar accounts payable role working with multi currencies is essential for your application to be considered. The role: Checking supplier invoices and logging themPreparing payment runs and inputting into the weekly cashflow forecastsManaging the accounts mailboxLiaising with suppliers and various internal teams regarding supplier payments and queriesDealing with bank reconciliationsGeneral administration tasks across the department You will have: Previous experience in a similar accounts payable roleExperience working with multiple currenciesStrong administration skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills and accurate written and spoken EnglishAbility to resolve problems, work under pressure and meet deadlines Additional information/benefits: Full and part time applications considered minimum 3 days a weekHybrid working model (2 days in the office and 3 days working from home)No weekendsLovely offices based in Southwest London close to shops and restaurantsCompany pension schemeFabulous travel discounts If you would like the opportunity to join this wonderful travel company where there is an exciting, energetic, and innovative culture then this could be the role for you. Please send your CV quoting reference GTR1577 Please note that if you do not hear from Gecko Travel Recruitment within 7 days of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.

Accounts Payable Specialist - TEMP Battersea, London £140 - £170per day PAYE Full time + Hybrid working This role is to assist the team whilst the Transaction Manager is away on sabbatical. This role will report directly to the Senior Financial Reporting Manager. This role will work closely with the existing Accounts Payable Specialist to keep on top of the purchase to pay cycle. The role requires close working relationships with the Management Accounts team as well as our Finance Controllers to ensure tasks are completed and delivered on a periodic basis alongside, daily and weekly tasks required for reporting purposes. Key Responsibilities Responsible for processing approved supplier invoices (via a purchase order system or in system approval workflow), inter-company, out of pocket and company credit card expenses across several business functions and entities using RPA, SAP Concur and Microsoft D365 Manage AP mailbox and respond to internal and external queries with a 48-hour turnaround in professional manner and escalate to the correct parties where necessary to ensure timely resolution Prepare monthly reconciliations with all supplier accounts including multiple intercompany accounts and resolve any issues Ensure all transactions are posted to correct general ledgers (including fixed assets and prepayments) and investigate to resolve any discrepancies Run Outstanding Company Credit Card reports and follow up with relevant stakeholders to ensure expense claims are submitted within the Travel and Expense policy. Prepare weekly supplier and employee expense payment runs in accordance with supplier payment terms and ensuring payments are forecasted and budgeted for Reviewing payment run and ensuring invoices are fully matched to purchase orders or approved via approval workflow and payments are to correct bank accounts Requirements Experience in the accounts payable function Methodical approach which allows delivery of key priorities within a given timeframe Initiative and enthusiasm to complete tasks and resolve issues where conflicting priorities may arise High attention to detail Confidence in liaising with all different levels of stakeholders in a professional and focused manner Ability to manage relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, including remotely where necessary Strong IT / system skills, preferably with MS Dynamics 365 and SAP Concur In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.