My client, a growing media company based in the heart of London are looking for an Accounts Assistant to come on for 12 months to cover maternity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Downloading daily banking and processing relevant accounting entries.
• To manage all treasury relationships, including resolving banking queries.
• To reconcile bank accounts monthly, liaising with credit control and purchase ledger teams to resolve reconciling items on a timely basis.
• Preparation of the monthly balance sheet, cashflow and financial statements
• Carry out month end responsibilities, including profit or loss journals for bank charges, interest and exchange rates.
• Assisting with annual audit process.
• Providing help and cover for the rest of the team as and when necessar
• Setting up daily priority payments and weekly world pay payments.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• To be currently studying towards an accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA/AAT)
• Numerate and accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff across all levels
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent time management and ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to use initiative with the confidence to suggest improvements to current procedures
• Interest in the media industry