Assistant Accountant / Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Location
Luton, Bedfordshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 15, 2026
Our client, a prominent organisation in the aviation sector, is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a 6 month contract basis. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting, reporting, and control.
Key Responsibilities:
Checking, analysing, and processing invoices with internal and external stakeholders
Investigating variances between invoices and accruals
Introducing and testing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of controls
Working with Accounting & Controls team, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to reclaim costs
Highlighting risks and opportunities to finance managers from cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with ad-hoc projects as necessary
Maintaining effective cross-functional relationships
Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders
Supporting the Accounting and Control team for ad-hoc requests
Job Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
Checking, analysing, and processing invoices with internal and external stakeholders
Investigating variances between invoices and accruals
Introducing and testing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of controls
Working with Accounting & Controls team, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to reclaim costs
Highlighting risks and opportunities to finance managers from cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
Assisting with ad-hoc projects as necessary
Maintaining effective cross-functional relationships
Providing subject matter expertise to a diverse set of stakeholders
Supporting the Accounting and Control team for ad-hoc requests
Job Requirements: