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Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Accounts Assistant position is available at an award-winning Advertising and creative agency located in Tottenham Court Road, Central London.
  • This full-time role requires at least 1 year of accounting experience and offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000.
  • The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Director on various financial tasks, including managing purchase and sales ledgers, credit control, and cash flow management.
  • Candidates with AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications and experience with Paprika software are preferred, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
  • The role includes opportunities for career progression, hybrid working arrangements, and participation in vibrant social events organized by the company.
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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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.