Job Description

The Interim Accounts Assistant's responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following duties:

• Process multicurrency invoices from suppliers via Esker - accounts payable interface
• Respond to ad-hoc and ongoing internal and external queries and assist with any finance related matters.
• Set up and manage vendors through SAP Master Data Governance ("MDG") ensuring compliance with Global Disbursements Policy
• Prepare vendor payment and employee out of pocket expense runs via LFMI's multi-currency bank accounts.
• Process monthly Corporate Credit Card (AMEX) and employee Out of Pocket expense submissions ensuring they comply with the corporate Travel and Entertainment Policy
• Raise manual payments i.e. intercompany, as and when required
• Weekly / fortnightly cash reconciliations plus monthly submission of month end bank reconciliations to Head Office, New York.
• Preparation of SAP upload journals

Benefits

£30 - 40k depending on experience.

Full benefits package including pension, healthcare, life assurance et

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger role, including a minimum of 2 years' professional experience; Confidence with a range of computer software including Microsoft Office, with a particular focus on Microsoft Excel; Ability to multi-task, prioritise, meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure; Exposure to and understanding of double entry accounting; Working knowledge of SAP accounting systems would be an advantage; Appreciation of multi-currency accounting would be an advantage; Appreciation of the Accruals and Prepayments process; Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal clients; Accuracy and a high attention to detail; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong administrative, organisational and planning skills; A high level of self-motivation, autonomy and initiative; Ability to maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.