Accounts Assistant London, England
Job description
OVERVIEW
KERB is a business that powers other businesses. We focus on the incubation and growth of innovative, independent food businesses. We run brilliant street food markets, workshops, consultancy, bars, a food hall in Central London and have developed a growing, successful corporate catering company, KERB Events Limited.
We are a food-obsessed and people-first company who believes that everyone with a bit of spark should have the opportunity to ignite it. Be it food entrepreneurs or team members, our mission is to create opportunity and joy through great food, from the kerb up.
We are looking for a talented AP & AR focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team supporting the day to day administration and data entry to ensure smooth running of the department.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Being an invaluable support to our Head of Finance and the wider Finance Team through the managing, processing and troubleshooting of our accounts, processes and everything in between. To ensure continuity and clear communication you will work across the KERB branches. This means an eye for detail is essential in ensuring accuracy of the financial information supplied to each subsidiary. Detail is key in all areas of finance but specifically data entry, as it is the foundation of all financial decision making.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Accounts receivable - management of sales ledgerRaising sales invoices ensuring accuracy of data entry in addition to trading entity accuracy
Setting up and working with line manager to ensure accounts are settled within the agreed payment terms and that the terms are input into the system correctly
Accounts payable - management of purchase ledger
Reviewing PO log against supplier invoices received
Following up with key personnel if further authorisation is required
Reconciling supplier accounts on a bi weekly basis
Experience in EPOS systems (brownie points if you have used GoodTill!)
Assisting in general financial management and sales analysis
Ensuring all items are reconciled within a timely manner - reviewed daily
Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries
Working with line manager to ensure monthly reconciliation is completed within a timely manner
Support your manager by updating key reports used to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting
Keeping on top of all filing
Working with your line manager on ad hoc projects as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1 - 2 years experience of working in a similar role and ready to hit the ground running- If you’ve worked in hospitality - even better!Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel and relevant financial qualifications
Highly numerate and organised individual with a keen eye for attention to detail
Exceptional communication, both verbal and written. It is important that you are able to provide support to the team whilst being confident to follow up on deadlines in an effective way. Building relationships with your co-workings and external stakeholders is important to be able to deliver an effective finance function
High level of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism with handling sensitive data and information
Being able to manage your own workload in addition to supervising and supporting the team around you is key. Having and creating clear processes to ensure deadlines are met and control processes are always in place.
WORK PERKS
20% off all KERB food & drinkHybrid/flexible working
25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
Medicash
Classpass
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Cycle To Work scheme
Annual season ticket loan
Refer a friend bonus
Enhanced maternity leave after 2 years
We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.
