ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Staines‑upon‑Thames | £26‑27K per annum plus bonus | Full‑time (37.5 hrs/week)
Accent Catering is looking for a highly organised, detail‑focused Administration Assistant to support our Accounts team. In this role you will be the main point of contact for site managers, assist with weekly accounting returns, and ensure accurate financial records across all catering sites.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual review
- Annual performance bonus
- Free on‑site parking
- Life insurance, company sick pay and pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Career development opportunities and study support
- Multiple discounts on the Accent Engage platform – shops, restaurants, gifts, leisure and more
- HIT apprenticeships for all experience levels
- Team events, awards and competitions throughout the year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and financial support
Responsibilities
- Check weekly accounting returns from catering sites
- Act as a point of contact for site managers
- Respond to employee queries by email and telephone
- Liaise with catering managers to improve bookkeeping standards
- Provide feedback on errors and suggest improvements
- Carry out general admin tasks (opening post, filing, answering phones, etc.)
- Support the purchase ledger team as required
Qualifications
- Previous administration experience, ideally within an accounts or finance environment
- Confident IT skills – Word & Excel to intermediate level
- Strong appreciation for order, structure and accuracy
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong numerical skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with site managers and operations teams
- Attention to detail and a desire to get things right
- AAT qualified at Level 2, or keen to begin an AAT qualification
- Interest in developing a career in finance and accounts administration
About Accent Catering
We are an ambitious and ever‑growing fresh food company, providing innovative food service solutions to schools and businesses. With turnover in excess of £55m, more than 1,400 employees, and operations across over 170 catering sites, we have won numerous awards for our service, including The Caterer’s prestigious Best Places to Work in Hospitality. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we take pride in recognising every individual’s contribution.
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