We are partnered with a growing and ambitious advertising agency based in the heart of Sheffield on the search for an Assistant Accountant on a full time permanent basis with hybrid working (only 2 days per week in the office). This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller involved in a broad role with the opportunity to gain exposure into group and US accounting.

They are offering a competitive salary between £28,000-£30,000 per annum plus an annual bonus and a full range of benefits including study support, 30 days annual leave plus bank holiday and your birthday off each year, free mortgage advice, private medical insurance, health cashback plan, group life assurance, company pension, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and much more.

The SLT are passionate about putting on regular social events and company holidays with last year the company travelling to...IBIZA! They are a relaxed environment and do not have a specific dress code - wear what you're comfortable in. They also have a fully stocked drinks fridge and snacks available. For you prosecco lovers, they also have a weekly prosecco tab to utilise.

With 55 members of staff spread across the UK and 10 in New York, they fully invision to grow by 10 heads by Christmas, which of course is exciting times for the company.

As the Accounts Assistant , you will be responsible for the following:

Oversee the sales ledger function, raising invoices, updating the invoice schedule with new contracts and completing all Credit Control tasks - efficiently chasing payments, and escalating invoice disputes where appropriate.
Report on cash collection target, submitting an Aged Debtor report to management for review weekly
Oversee the purchase ledger function, recording of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner ahead of month end close.
Preparing weekly payment run schedules and setting up BACS payments for approval
Reconciliation of all main bank accounts on a weekly basis, ensuring all cash books and bank feeds are accurate and complete
Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow forecasts weekly.
Reviewing expense claims against company policy for approval.
Managing the company payment card system, chasing and posting receipts promptly.
Accounting for all subscriptions payments and refunds, investigating membership queries and reconciliation of related suspense accounts.
Assist with the preparation of monthly inter-company recharges
Responding to internal queries from across the business, retrieving & analysing data from the company accounting system.
Undertaking any other work as reasonably requested.

To be considered for this role, ideally you have a minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role and environment. You will also either be a university graduate or actively studying towards your AAT qualification. Must be proficent using Microsoft Excel, and ideally have experience using Xero, however this is not essential. Strong communication skills are essential.

There are clear routes for progression for the right individual who is hard working, inquisitive with a commercial acumen. So, if you want to be part of a growing advertising agency who have a great culture and environment, click apply now!