Accounts Assistant

Posted 29 May 2018
Salary £24000 - £26000 per annum + Study Support
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceJT_AA_1527587112
Contact NameJonny Thoroughgood

Job description

KennedyPearce are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of a global media communications company in the City of London.

This role will be reporting directly the Head of Finance and give the oppurtunties needed to support across the finance function and take on responsibilty in month end and assisting with supporting the management accountant.

Key responsibilities

  • Sales ledger management & credit control
  • Cash management and bank reconciliations
  • Purchase ledger, payment runs and supplier reconciliations
  • Sales analysis and reporting
  • Subsidiary accounting and intercompany reconciliations
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register & depreciation
  • Quarterly VAT reporting
  • End of month accruals, prepayments and deferred income
  • Producing first draft management accounts and related reports
  • Assisting and overseeing Operations Exec for finance duties
  • Supporting Operations Exec on office & operations issues as required

Skills/experience

  • Strong Education background with 1-2 years experience in industry
  • Understanding of accounting journals & reconciliations
  • Organized, motivated and able to self-manage
  • Numerate with strong Excel skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Energetic with a desire to learn
  • Team player, happy to get involved in all areas and help out

What's on offer:

  • Broad role with opportunity to build a foundation for a successful career in Finance
  • A supportive company culture and pleasant workplace with regular social activities
  • Salary of up to £25,000
  • Study support