Accounts Executive

About the Role

We seek a proactive, meticulous Accounts Executive to strengthen our finance team. This position requires strong verbal and written English communication skills and hands-on experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions. The role involves direct interaction with UK councils, clients, suppliers, and various stakeholders, demanding professional and confident communication in English. It presents a wonderful opportunity for candidates eager to broaden their skillset and take responsibility in a UK-centric accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations.
• Prepare and process supplier invoices, payments, and receipt of customer funds.
• Conduct reconciliations for bank accounts, supplier statements, and customer ledgers.
• Follow-up diligently on pending invoices and payments from customers.
• Maintain open communication with UK councils to address invoice, payment, and account queries.
• Engage professionally with clients, suppliers, and internal departments through email and telephone.
• Maintain precise financial records along with all relevant documentation.
• Assist during month-end closing procedures and support reporting requirements.
• Provide additional assistance with accounting and administrative duties as needed by the finance department.
• Embrace opportunities to learn new accounting procedures and assume extra responsibilities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Between 2 to 5 years of proven experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
• Strong command of spoken and written English.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with common accounting software.
• Comfortable communicating with international clients and UK council authorities.
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple responsibilities and meeting tight deadlines.

Preferred: Prior exposure to UK clients or councils is beneficial.

Work Schedule

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM, and Saturday from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Alternate Saturdays are designated as off days.

Employee Benefits

• Paid sick leave.
• Paid time off.
• An opportunity for career advancement with continuous learning.
• Experience working with UK clients and understanding UK accounting processes.
• A supportive and cooperative workplace culture.

Additional Information

Candidates will be asked about their familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook relating to accounting responsibilities and any experience with UK or international accounting frameworks.