About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our client at their London office close to the City.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in Credit Control and exposure to AP, AR, and bank reconciliations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting accounting and finance functions, with a strong focus on credit control, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and assisting with day-to-day transactional processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively chase outstanding payments from clients via email and phone, ensuring cash receipt targets are met and maintaining up-to-date records of client interactions.
• Allocate cash across multiple platforms.
• Maintain a strong focus on reducing the Day Sales Outstanding (DSO) figure to meet target levels.
• Ensure debt does not exceed 90 days.
• Perform regular reconciliations for three bank accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Review, process, and verify staff expense claims in compliance with company policies, maintaining accurate records.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the company’s cash flow forecast, providing insights into cash positions and projections.
• Respond to client and supplier queries in a timely and professional manner, resolving issues effectively.

Key Skills and Requirements

Experience:

• Prior experience in an accounting or finance role is essential, preferably in an AP/AR setting with significant exposure to credit control.
• Studying for AAT.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and cash allocation processes.
• Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to manage queries from clients and suppliers confidently and professionally.
• A proactive and collaborative team player who can also work independently when required.