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Date Added: Sat 25/01/2025

Accounts Assistant

London, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, Inc benefits

Accounts Assistant
  • Location: Tottenham Court Road, Central London
  • Job Type: Full-time

Our client an award winning Advertising and creative agency are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Working closely with the Finance Director on a wide range of financial tasks including the administration of purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, cash flow management, and more. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to develop their skills in financial management. Their is opportunity for development and get involved in month end reporting duties.

The company is a vibrant creative agency with and excellent working culture and they have great social events put on for their staff.

This is a permanent position paying £30,000 - £35,000. + hybrid working.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Manage the purchase ledger, including invoice coding, authorisation, and processing payments using Paprika; liaise with suppliers and handle payment runs.
  • Oversee the sales ledger, including invoicing, credit control, and processing receipts.
  • Conduct cash management tasks such as bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.
  • Maintain treasury deposits and the 90-day account, including register maintenance and implementation of roll-overs.
  • Manage petty cash, company credit cards, and employee expenses.
  • Control time sheets and manage two finance shared mailboxes.
  • Liaise with credit companies regarding queries and limit adjustments.
Monthly Management Accounts:
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and handle monthly depreciation journals.
  • Manage monthly prepayment journals and reconciliations.
Other Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the annual audit and liaise with auditors for P11ds and PSA.
  • Provide Paprika training and act as the main finance point of contact for internal and external queries.
  • Handle ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Director, Senior Leadership Team, and Founder/CFO.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • At least 1 year accounting experience
  • AAT/ACCA/CIMA studier preferable
  • Experience of Paprika software- desirable
  • Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
  • Organisational agility with the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.
  • Proficient in Excel and other IT skills
  • Ambitious, reliable, self-motivated, and capable of using initiative to deliver results.
  • Strong team ethos and attention to detail.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
  • Career progression and development
  • Great Social events
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