(3 months contract to perm) - Accounts Assistant

This well known Media company is looking for a Accounts Assistant who wants to take the next step in their career. This role comes with a supportive team culture as well flexible working arrangements. It's City of London location will make commuting a breeze. If you want to be genuinely excited to come to work, then this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be responsible for:

• Bank reconciliations:
• Reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis by working day 5
• Understand and work to clear reconciling items
• Cash management:
• Process regular non-invoice payments e.g VAT, PAYE and Salary payments
• Set up ad-hoc payments on managements request
• Transfer cash between accounts
• Managing petty cash, ensuring there is supporting documentation for all expenses
• Depositing cheques in bank
• Accounts Payable:
• Understand AP process and provide support to AP clerk during busier periods/when AP clerk is on leave to ensure invoices continue to be processed for payment
• Balance sheet reconciliations:
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring documentation is on file to support the specified account balances on a bi-annual basis.

Background of the candidate:

• 2-3+ years experience in Accounts Assistant role, including experience preparing bank reconciliations
• Basic accounting principles and bookkeeping
• Basic VAT knowledge
• Proficient in Excel and Word
• Familiarity with the use of an accounting system