Finance assistant (AR & AP)

Position

Finance Assistant – AR & AP – Global Touring

Reporting to

Transactional Finance Manager

Location

Chiswick, London, UK (3 days office, 2 days remote)

Contract

Permanent

Overview

We are looking for a capable and proactive Finance Assistant to support both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. The ideal candidate will have a solid grounding in transactional finance and be confident working independently in a fast‑paced environment. This role is suited to someone looking to broaden their experience across both AR and AP and may be appropriate for an AAT student or someone early in their ACCA/CIMA studies.

What you’ll be doing

Accounts Receivable

• Process and reconcile customer receipts (credit card and bank transfers)
• Manage AR shared mailboxes and resolve queries
• Process customer refunds and agent commission payments
• Chase outstanding debts and maintain relationships
• Ensure accurate allocation of receipts and tax treatment
• Perform reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Support month‑end and audit processes

Accounts Payable

• Maintain and verify supplier records including bank validation
• Process invoices and credit notes
• Resolve supplier queries and discrepancies
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions
• Support and take ownership of payment runs
• Perform supplier reconciliations
• Support audit and compliance requirements

General

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day finance queries
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Support audit processes
• Collaborate with wider business teams
• Assist with ad‑hoc tasks

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in AR/AP or a similar role
• Currently studying or planning to study AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively
• Experience in a high‑volume environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Intermediate Excel and MS Office skills
• Experience with SAGE 300 (desirable)
• Multi‑currency / multi‑entity experience (desirable)
• Exposure to process improvements or automation tools (desirable)

Corporate and Social Responsibilities

• Support and improve recycling processes
• Help eliminate single‑use plastic items
• Promote the use of reusable items such as Tupperware and water bottles
• Protect and nurture an inclusive company culture

Team member benefits

• Travel & Entertainment: annual free trip with one of our brands, family & friends discount, travelwise internal travel agent, Perkbox benefits portal with credits
• Finance: pension scheme, FCTG share scheme participation
• Health & Wellbeing: Medicash health cash plan, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to work scheme
• Working arrangements & leave: 23 days annual leave (rising to 25 after 1 year), birthday leave, remote working up to 4 weeks per year, 4 L&D days per year, volunteer leave

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