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Accounts Assistant

Simply 360 Search Ltd
Posted a day ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading independent PR agency in Farringdon, is looking for a proactive Accounts Assistant with prior experience in a PR or creative agency finance role.
  • The position offers a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on sales and payables ledger responsibilities, as well as other key finance duties.
  • Candidates should have strong working knowledge of Paprika software and be detail-oriented to manage invoicing, credit control, and financial reconciliations effectively.
  • The role provides an opportunity for growth within the finance department and is ideal for someone eager to develop their career in a creative setting.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates are expected to have relevant experience in finance, particularly within the last few years.

Our client, a leading dynamic independent PR agency based in Farringdon, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment and grow within a collaborative finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Ledger Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate client system details
  • Finalize sales invoicing, ensuring accurate income reporting through relevant accruals, and issue invoices promptly to clients
  • Manage Work in Progress (WIP)
  • Keep the Client Billing tracker updated
  • Handle credit control, ensuring timely payment of debtor balances
  • Coordinate with accounts teams to ensure timely generation of draft sales invoices
  • Perform monthly revenue reconciliation
  • Post journals as needed
  • Train staff on the Paprika system, focusing on the Accounts Sales module

Payables Ledger Responsibilities:

  • Accurately code and post supplier invoices and expenses
  • Code and post company credit card transactions
  • Reconcile supplier accounts
  • Process payments via Bankline
  • Create purchase orders (POs) for overhead costs
  • Train staff on the Paprika system, focusing on the Accounts Purchase module

Other Key Duties:

  • Complete VAT returns
  • Conduct cashflow forecasting
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Submit pensions through the Standard Life portal
  • Ensure finance processes and policies are communicated clearly and followed across the business
  • Handle reasonable ad hoc requests as needed
  • Liaise with external auditors

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a PR or creative agency finance role
  • Strong working knowledge of Paprika software is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing agency, where you can make a real impact within a supportive and close-knit team. If you're looking for a chance to develop your finance career in a creative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.