Assistant Accountant

Posted 13 February 2019
Salary £28000 - £30000 per annum
Location
Job type Temporary
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceKMGS_1550047408
Contact NameKelvin Murphy

Job description

Our Client is recognised as one of the fastest growing companies in their market in the world. They are a global leader in providing relevant data information to their clients. They are looking for a fun, energetic Assistant Accountant with good accounts receivable experience to join their growing finance team. Based in Soho/Covent Garden.

Our client has an excellent working culture within their business that creates a great working environment.

As an Assistant Accountant, your main responsibilities will include:

  • Monthly & Quarterly sales invoicing cycles - with "on demand" invoices as required.
  • Daily Cash & Bank reconciliations and ad hoc assistance with payments.
  • Credit control (experience is essential)
  • Management of the sales ledger.
  • Weekly cash flow forecasting for the Group Financial Controller.
  • Weekly debtor tracker with Bad Debt recommendations
  • Providing support to the Management Accountant for items such as Accrued and Deferred Income.
  • Supporting the Financial Controller
  • reconciling the monthly revenues inclusive of updating revenue schedules.
  • Ensure that debt is collected within credit terms via email and telephone.
  • Reducing debtor days to be in line with target.
  • Interacting with the Business Development department to resolve customer account queries.

Required skills:

  • At least 1 year's experience in a similar role
  • Team Player mentality
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle with conflicting deadlines
  • Flexible in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
  • Customer focused ideology
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Strong Exel skills
  • Experience of Sage and Microsoft Dynamics NAV