Accounts Assistant

Your new companyYou will work for a successful, creative media and entertainment business based in London City.Your new roleIn this permanent Accounts Assistant job, you will work within a small and friendly finance team of five people. Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

• End to end Accounts Receivable including raising sales invoices (low volume), Credit Control and cash posting/allocation
• End to end Accounts Payable management including the preparation and execution of payment runs
• End to end Accounts Receivable including raising sales invoices (low volume), Credit Control and cash posting/allocation
• Inter-company recharges
• Stock reconciliation
• Liaison with non-finance related people/teams
• VAT reporting
• Multi-currency bank reconciliation
• Maintenance of financial transactions in the accounting system (Xero)
• Assisting the other Accounts Assistant and providing administrative support when required

What you'll need to succeedYou will need to evidence recent, relevant experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role. You will ideally have a good understanding of double entry bookkeeping. Xero system experience is highly advantageous. If you don't have this exposure, then you must have used either Sage or Quickbooks previously. A friendly and assertive individual will fit well in the team, and you'll possess flexibility when required, a 'can do' attitude and an enquiring mind. Immediate availability or short notice is preferred, but candidates with a notice period of up to 1 month will be considered. Please note that, unfortunately, visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position. What you'll get in returnFlexible working options available with a hybrid working policy of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week. Standard working hours are 9am-6pm Monday to Friday. You will receive 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and pension. There is a gym on site which is available for you to use. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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