Accounts Assistant

Phillips Grant Ltd ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

KEYWORDS: Accounts Assistant, graduate, purchase ledger, bank reconilcition My client is a leading global recruitment firm. They are currently ranked in the top 20 in the sector in the UK and have recently received the Sunday Times Fast Track award 2 years in a row as well as last year making the Sunday Times Best Company List and Queens Award. They have a new opportunity available for a Finance Assistant who will be responsible for supporting the Financial Accountant in the production of monthly management accounts. This will be an extremely varied position where you will be constantly learning. The post holder will live company values and effectively communicate with stakeholders over the telephone, email and face to face. Area of Responsibility Working closely with and reconciling The Purchase Ledger to ensure complete accuracy and identifying any possible discrepancies Coordinate credit card functions, banking and petty cash aspects for the business Recording and running of internal expenses Ensuring all suppliers are followed up with and payments are carried out within the agreed time frames Being the go-to person for travel and bookings Operations Reporting back on various finance aspect for the business on a weekly and monthly basis Enter purchase invoices onto the system and maintain the ledger including nominal and cost centre codes Carry out GBP and foreign bank reconciliations Process internal expenses fortnightly according to policies and procedures of the business Monthly credit card reconciliation Process external expenses fortnightly according to reimbursement packages Produce and prepare payment runs monthly to ensure suppliers are paid on time Raising sales invoices for recharges of costs and placement fees for the international teams where relevant Monitor payments for reimbursements for candidates and suppliers, on a fortnightly basis Organise travel and hotel payments and bookings for staff following approval workflow Importing sales and cost of sales into system on a weekly basis Assist in production of monthly management accounts, including: Fixed assets and depreciation calculations Analysis of GM Framework charges / MI submission PAYE Bank reconciliations Petty cash Monitor 'Benefits in Kind’ for staff and help prepare P11d’s Reconcile purchase ledger statements on a regular basis Experience Enthusiastic and switched on individual keen to learn and not phased easily Ideally some experience in accounts (6-12 months) although graduates considered Package Competitive salary up to £23,000 per annum Clear progression opportunities (the current financial accountant started in this role 18 months ago) Weekly, monthly quarterly, half yearly and annual incentives Access to BUPA healthcare post probation Corporate gym membership post probation Dress down Fridays Childcare vouchers Beer Fridge (Weekly on a Friday, if targets are hit) Pension Opportunity to earn extra holiday days Birthday leave post probation Weekly fresh fruit delivery