At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial operations and support month-end processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing business located in Central London.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience on a 10-month contract with potential for growth.
- Other info: Immediate start available; application support offered for all candidates.
- Why this job: Perfect opportunity to develop your finance skills while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Intermediate Excel skills and strong communication abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Accounts Assistant - London
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Central London on a 10-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchase invoice processing, cash allocation, supplier payments, and cash flow monitoring.
- Process and manage month-end payment runs.
- Post cash and credit card expenses and perform statement reconciliations.
- Create purchase orders and set up new supplier accounts as required.
- Review and process employee mileage claims.
- Monitor the shared accounts inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team members.
- Review and update customer account information.
- Issue customer statements and assist with credit control activities where required.
- Support stock count updates and cost analysis.
- Assist with the preparation of weekly management reports and dashboards.
- Provide ad hoc finance support, reporting, and administrative assistance as required.
Requirements
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
- Experience using ERP systems; knowledge of Lakeview ERP would be advantageous but is not essential.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
- Solid bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team .
To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.
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