Role : Sales Ledger - Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Sector: Retail/E-commerce - Beauty sector

Salary: £30,000-£35,000

Permanent : Hybrid 2 days in the office (Tues & Thurs)

Location: London N10 ( you must live within 45 min commute from Muswell Hill North London)

Reference: VisionFR3154

Our client:

Our client is a leader in the world of direct-to consumer health and beauty brands, growing over 100% in the past year with clients looking to expand and strengthen their engagement with high street and online retail partners across the UK and Europe.

Job Title: Sales Ledger- Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

They’re now looking for a motivated, hardworking Sales Ledger Accounts Assistant / Book Keeper to join their well established finance team (5 people). The role will involve supporting the Finance Manager with all aspects related to accounts and finance - with a core focus on accounts receivable - alongside assisting with minimal HR and admin duties. To be successful in this role you must be a self-motivator, possess an eye for detail and a professional manner at all times.

What you’ll be doing:

Ensure sales invoices and credit notes are raised on a timely basis
Handle month end procedures including sales and receipts reconciliations (by channels), accruals, bank reconciliations, AP/ AR contra, etc
Credit control and dispute resolution
Provide weekly status update on AR aging report, including the latest receipt postings and allocation
Multi-currency transactions' postings
UK and International VAT reconciliations and submissions
AP invoices posting, e.g. platform fees
Filing and administrative office work
Assist year end audit
Other ad hoc duties

What we’re looking for

Your approach:

Ability to be clear and concise with communication (oral and written).
Driven & self-motivated, a strong planner and well organized
Friendly and Professional with the ability to not only listen, but to take initiative and implement tasks using initiative
A strong analytical and strategic thinker
A diligent worker, able to balance own priorities while supporting wider team

Your experience:

Previous experience working in an accounting support role.
AAT level 3 or ACCA/CIMA studier
Knowledge of basic accounting practices and procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office package incl. Excel (Advanced / Intermediate user)
Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational abilities, able to multi-task
Working experience using Sage/NetSuite/Xero and other accounting software packages
Good Excel
good Accounting Knowledger DR's / CR's
Ideally you will have worked within an E-commerce, on-line retail business with high volume levels

Compensation:

£30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience
Company pension plan
23 days paid annual holiday + bank holidays
Complimentary products and exclusive brand discounts
Complimentary food and drinks in the office
Hybrid working (Tue and Thu in the office)

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and recruitment and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

Assistant Accountant - Accounts Receivable