Job Description

About The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join our Finance team as an Accounts Assistant and play a vital role in keeping our financial processes accurate and efficient, all while having the opportunity to study and gain further qualifications.



Due to continued business growth, PETA are looking to expand our training team through the recruitment of an Accounts Assistant within our finance team. In this role, you will work closely with our Finance Business Partner and play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring the smooth running of our month-end and year-end processes.



This is advertised as a full-time role at 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, however we are open to considering part-time and flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.



This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is developing their career in finance and is keen to build strong professional relationships across the organisation. We also offer study support, making this an ideal role for someone currently studying or planning to study towards their qualification.






Your New Role

In your role as our Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:


Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal teams and external stakeholders. Provide timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis to the Finance Business Partner as required. Process supplier purchase invoices efficiently and accurately within the accounting system. Reconciliation of supplier accounts. Prepare and complete weekly payment runs, including issuing remittances to suppliers Reconcile company credit card transactions, ensuring all supporting documents are complete and compliant. Processing of sales invoice and customer statements Bank reconciliation Assist the Finance Business Partner with preparing and posting journals Support the month-end close process, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules Contribute to the year-end process by assisting with audit requests, preparing documentation, and ensuring accurate financial records

Could this be the ideal role for me?

To be successful as our new Accounts Assistant, you will be previous experience gained within a similar finance or accounts role. You will also:
Be confident using accounting systems and Excel Have strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Be able to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships Be proactive, willing to learn and eager to develop within the finance team

About Us

Working for PETA



We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best. This is reflected in our commitment to providing ongoing training and support throughout your career with us. Joining the PETA team as an Accounts Assistant, you will be offered a great package which includes:


World-class training and personal development 34 Days annual leave (including 8 public holidays) Attractive pension with employer contributions (4% employee / 4% employer) Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme Opportunity to buy / sell annual leave Life assurance Free onsite parking Annual charity day Fantastic discounts with charity worker discount scheme

With 50 years' experience of delivering corporate and apprenticeship training, it is time for us to look to the future and take our business to the next level.



Our commitment to safeguarding our learners is paramount. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are looking for staff who share this belief. Successful applicants will be required to comply with keeping children safe in education and will be subject to a DBS check.



If you want to be part of our success and truly make a difference, we want to hear from you. Click APPLY below to start your journey with PETA as an Accounts Assistant.