Job Description

About the company

My client, a Business Management Consultancy based at London Bridge with a notable reputation supporting their clients with technological solutions to their business needs are looking for a new Accounts Assistant to join them due to new business in 2020. The Head of Finance & Operations who leads a team of 6 in the London office is looking for an additional Accounts Assistant to join their serviced office with full study support on offer and opportunities to develop and progress. The intention is for the successful candidate to progress to a Management Accountant position.

What you will be doing?

Reporting into the Head of Finance & Operations you will be working on:

• Purchase & Sales Ledger
• Processing and raising high volumes of invoices
• Allocating monies received (BACS/Cheques/Cash)
• Resolving all queries from suppliers/clients
• Supporting the wider accounts team on month end procedures
• Taking ownership of VAT Returns, Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss Statements

Essential skills/experience

• Experience using Xero
• 2+ years’ Accounts Assistant experience
• Experience across sales and/or purchase ledger
• Preparing monthly payment runs
• Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables & V-Lookups)

Desirable skills/experience

• Management Consultancy industry experience
• Currently studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Benefits and perks

• Excellent pension scheme, 7% contribution
• Excellent location with local restaurants and cafes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience using Xero • 2+ years’ Accounts Assistant experience • Experience across sales and/or purchase ledger • Preparing monthly payment runs • Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables & V-Lookups)