Job description

Our client, a London based creative conglomerate for brands within the luxury and lifestyle industries, has an opening for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team based in the heart of the West End on a hybrid temp to perm basis after the initial 6 months period.

Ideally you will have 2+ years’ experience within finance and a sound understanding of invoice processing, reconciliations and be able to assist with month end tasks.

Working alongside the Finance Director, The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for a broad range of transactional duties including:

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to the PO System
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs
• Raising sales invoices
• Credit Control and Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Supporting month end - processing journals and reconciliation to trial balance
• Expenditure analysis
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliation (accruals, prepayments)
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Processing staff expenses
• Maintain Fixed Asset register and prepare depreciation journals
• Assisting with year end
• Liaising with external accountants where necessary
• Assisting in Project Maintenance including setting up new projects and helping the wider team with project budget management
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

Skills/competence requirements

• Ideally has 2+ years’ experience working as part of a finance function
• A good understanding of general accounting procedures
• Strong Microsoft skills including Word, Excel etc.
• Knowledge of Xero is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work under pressure and manage changing deadlines
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Be enthusiastic, self-motivated, pro-active and be able to work in a small but very fast paced and dynamic environment
• Experience of working within a creative / design agency or in a similar role

If this exhilarating opportunity ignites a fire within you, don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary team! Send us your CV now, and let's create an extraordinary future together!

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact successful candidates. Your journey starts here.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: V40672