Accounts Assistant / Office Manager

Posted 26 September 2022
Salary £30000 - £34000 per annum + pension, annual leave
LocationCity of London
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceBK1_1664201141
Contact NameNajah Giwa

Job description

A well established shipping/logistics company based in the heart of London are seeking a Bookkeeper/ Office manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for office management and support to the accounting / finance department.

  • Book keeping - payable (and overheads) in the accounting system
  • Issuing and recording trade invoices
  • Credit control - sending out weekly account payable / receivable reports
  • Compliance - perform KYC check on incoming trade payables (company, directors, bank) / liaise with the team if any information is needed
  • Key-in approved payment in the banking payment platform
  • Download bank statements after all payments are released into the accounting system
  • Reconcile the bank accounts
  • Light office management: ordering refreshments, stationary, organising office parties.

Qualifications, skills and experience

  • Graduate or equivalent - 1st / 2nd job
  • Have an Interest in shipping, logistics, and international trade
  • Looking to grow and develop your career in an expanding business
  • An eye for detail and a methodical approach
  • Preferably have knowledge and experience working with Xero / Excel

And this is what we offer in return:

  • Basic salary - range £24,000 to £34,000 depending on candidate profile - review after probation period
  • Annual bonus
  • 25 days holidays + bank holiday
  • Cycle to work scheme / season ticket loan
  • Statutory pension contribution
  • Heath insurance
  • Subsidised gym membership

The role will pay up to £34,000, as well as offering generous benefits.