Accounts Assistant - 6 Months FTC

• Location: London - Near Bank Station
• Job Type: Full-time, Fixed Term
• Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

Join a leading global consultancy to the asset, wealth management, and insurance industries. We offer a competitive edge through unrivalled expertise and industry insight. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in the UK, our rapid expansion includes a successful IPO and a global presence with over 1000 consultants worldwide. We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support our Finance team and contribute to our ongoing growth.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Bills and Payables:

  • Input supplier bills and expenses into the accounting system for multiple entities in various currencies.
  • Review and approve employee expenses, importing them into the accounting system.
  • Monitor payables to ensure timely payments and resolve supplier queries promptly.
  • Build and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
  • Assist in the preparation and entry of payment runs in various currencies.

• Credit Control/Invoices and Receivables:

  • Assist with the credit control process and the processing of customer invoices, credit notes, and payments.
  • Resolve invoice queries and ensure timely customer payments.
  • Build and maintain excellent client relationships.
  • Monitor Accounts Receivable and follow up on payable and overdue invoices.

• General Finance Tasks:

  • Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with the preparation of Overhead journals (prepayments & accruals).
  • Maintain both hard and soft filing systems for financial records.
  • Provide general assistance to the finance team, including reporting, audit, and other ad hoc projects.
  • Support other business operations areas as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and/or general ledger.
• First-class communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Team player mentality with a focus on team achievements.
• Superb interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead.
• Business language fluency in English.
• Ability to thrive in a demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Tailored training supporting industry-leading qualifications.
• Meritocratic progression with no promotion quotas or 'time-at-level' requirements.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of experts, enhancing your professional skills.
• Competitive pension scheme and other attractive benefits.

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.