Financial Accountant

Page Personnel ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a leading communications and public relations business in Central London. The role of the Financial Accountant is offer support to the Finance Director and finance support to the wider business. Client Details The client is a renowned communications and public relations business based in Central London with a modern, dynamic office. They're offering the right candidate a friendly and inclusive working environment with the opportunity to grow and study. Description The Financial Accountant responsibilities will be: - Month end accrual and deferral process schedules. Monthly payroll journal, adjustments and payment, liaising where necessary with the third-party payroll provider. Monthly depreciation / amortisation schedules. Balance sheet reconciliations. VAT Returns, EC Sales reporting and Office for National Statistics surveys. Bank reconciliations. Sales ledger and purchase ledger reconciliations. Assisting employees use of systems. Assist in annual budget preparation. Assist with preparation of statutory accounts and deal with external audit queries Ad hoc analysis of departments and projects. Final bank authorisation for large payment runs. Liaising with departments for project cash flow planning and payment schedules. Uploading of monthly credit card statements. Support of Accounts payable functions when necessary including: Invoice entry Expenses processing Petty Cash reconciliations Holiday cover and general assistance Profile The successful Financial Accountant: - Part-qualified or qualified by experience essential - Previous experience within media or public relations (preferred) - 1-2 previous experience within a similar role - Experience using Sage accounting software - Intermediate to expert Excel skills - Numerate with a keen eye for detail - Resourceful and motivated Job Offer The successful candidate will receive: - Study Support Package - Competitive salary - Excellent social calender including film premieres, book launches and parties - Flexible working hours