Job Description

Join the Albatross Group

Celebrating 40 years of excellence, The Albatross Group is a multi-award-winning collective of travel businesses making group tourism unforgettable across the UK, Europe, Australia, and North America. With a team of 100 dedicated professionals and more than 6,000 group trips managed annually, we're proud to lead with passion, purpose, and a people-first culture.

Now, we're looking for an

Accounts Assistant

to bring precision, positivity, and problem-solving skills to our finance team.

About the Role

As our new

Accounts Assistant

, you'll play a key role in keeping our financial engine running smoothly. From processing supplier invoices to coordinating payments and reconciling accounts, your work will ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time - and that our internal operations continue without a hitch.

You'll also support the wider finance team during busy seasons and provide flexible, ad hoc support when needed. At Albatross, collaboration is key - so your ability to build great relationships across departments and with external suppliers is essential.

Albatross Benefits

26754 per annum 21 days holiday per year (plus 3 days Christmas office closure and a day off for your Birthday each year) Pension Free Parking on Site Training and development Relaxed office environment and casual dress code Travel concessions and more.
This is a full-time role, initially based in our head office in Larkfield. Normal hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Responsibilities

Processing supplier invoices for specified companies by reconciling to in-house booking systems, spreadsheets and Accounts System. Produce payment runs, ensuring sufficient funds in bank accounts. Enter transfers and online payments and allocate manual payments. Ensure all remittance advices are emailed to suppliers Reconciliation of supplier statements. Liaise with other departments and suppliers to resolve queries. Process credit applications as required Monthly check of aged creditors to ensure payments have been made and correctly allocated for specified companies. Ensure filing is up to date. Ensure that all bank details and email addresses are correct and updated on Sage before making payments to suppliers. Ensure procedures are followed and documented at all times. Cover and assist other team members as required.

Key Skills & Mind Set

Numeracy and accuracy, with excellent attention to detail. Maintain excellent professional relationships with internal & external clients and suppliers. Strong personal organisation skills A logical thinker with the ability to solve problems IT literate including Microsoft Word, Excel, in-house Booking Systems and Accounts systems Ability to work as an effective team player as well as on own initiative. A Pro-active individual who seeks continuous learning & development Have a calm, confident and helpful telephone manner Commitment to the Albatross Way, Ambition and Purpose Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure to strict deadlines

What success looks like?

The right suppliers are paid the right amounts within the agreed payment terms. Ensuring that purchase ledger tasks are completed in a timely manner so that reporting is not delayed. Excellent supplier and client (internal and external) relationships are maintained and promoted. Service team Staff Survey results indicate the Accounts team are delivering an excellent service. Due to the nature of the role's requirements, number of errors and the financial and reputational implication of these errors need to be minimal. Consistent delivery of the Key Actions / Outcomes as detailed in the Finance Business Plan
If you are passionate about numbers and want to be part of a dynamic team that values individual contributions, we invite you to apply for the Accounts Assistant position at Albatross Group today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,754.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

To consider you application we require all candidates to submit their CV and covering letter. Please confirm you have submitted both. Covering letters can be sent to recruitment@albatrossgroup.com
Work Location: In person