At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely month-end close processes.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in London, reporting directly to the Senior Finance Manager.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work on ad hoc projects and system integrations.
- Other info: Experience with UK and European billing systems is preferred.
- Why this job: Be a crucial part of the month-end close process in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Strong critical thinking skills and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will assist across multiple areas of the accounts. You will work closely with the Management Accountant and the Revenue Accountant to ensure the accounting function is running accurately and smoothly. This position will be a crucial part of the month end close process and will need to ensure all accounting entries are completed to meet the month end timetables. The Assistant Accountant will be able to execute process improvements under limited guidance, have strong critical thinking skills, and work with a sense of urgency. The ability to create and adhere to scalable processes with strong controls, all while juggling multiple priorities, is a must.
What you will do
- Accounts Payable
- Provide support to the Accounts Payable team
- Preparation of weekly payment runs
- Monthly prepayment and accrual entries
- Reconciliation of bank payments and assistance with the bank reconciliation process
- Accounts Receivable
- Create and send accurate monthly and non-recurring customer bills (UK & Europe - 2 systems)
- Incorporate add-ons, abatements, move-ins, and move-outs into the revenue tracker
- Issue invoice follow ups; elevate and collaborate with Relationship Leads as needed
- Liaise with the workspace team to ensure accurate purchase orders are issued to customers ahead of invoicing
- Manage the setup of new customers and monthly collection of direct debit payments
- Post bank receipts into the accounting system
- Prepare credit checks on potential customers and provide recommendations to the sales team and heads of function on their viability and necessary terms
- Monitor the accounts receivable inbox, responding to customers in a timely and accurate manner
- Prepare weekly bank and accounts receivable reconciliations
- General
- Manage / participate in ad hoc projects, system integrations and accounting implementations
- Support year end audits, tax filing requests and other statutory requirements
- Prepare journal entries timely and ensure data input is complete and accurate
- Prepare account reconciliations and analytics for month end close, ensuring deadlines are met
Assistant Accountant - London employer: Newmark UK
This role is based in London, where you will collaborate closely with the Management Accountant and Revenue Accountant. The company values process improvements and offers opportunities for professional growth through participation in audits and system integrations.
