Interim Accounts Assistant - Creative Agency

Vision Financial Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £26,000 per annum

Overview

Accounts Assistant Interim 1-3 months Salay up to £28k pa pro rata ROLE PROFILE Our client is a great creative agency, approx 30 people working with some of the world's best know brands. They are looking for an Interim Accounts Assistant to join on a Fixed Term Contract, to start as soon as possible and to work with them for between 1-3 months. This person will work alongside and report into the Financial Controller. This role will provide exposure to many aspects of the finance function as well as a deep insight into the business operations across the company, so this role is integral across all departments not just Finance. This role would suit someone who is a clear communicator, highly process-driven, with great attention to detail, and a passion for tech and finance. RESPONSIBILITIES The key responsibilities of the Interim Accountants Assistant are as follows: Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable - supplier invoices, expense claims, credit cards. Manage all aspects of Accounts Receivable - enter estimates given on billing instructions, raise and send invoices to clients, maintain sales daybook and revenue tracker, chase upcoming invoices due for payment and any overdue invoices. Upload sales invoices to the relevant portals. Set-up new job numbers in Paprika. Updating daily cashflow forecast tracker. Process payments and receipts into Paprika for all currency accounts. Monthly Bank reconciliations of all our bank accounts (GBP/EUR/USD). Prepare and process weekly payment runs as well as ad hoc currency payments. Setup new starters in Paprika and provide basic staff training, updating timesheets manuals (ad hoc). Chase and process time each week on Paprika. Send any overdue time email list to Leadership Team. Updating the freelance tracker. Assist in the preparation of month-end reports - i.e. Prepayments, Accruals and Fixed Asset Register. Assist in the preparation of the Cashflow forecast and company board meeting reports. Preparation of P11D information. Prepare VAT Returns. Collate R&D information for submission to third party company. Assisting with annual audits. Maintaining company subscriptions list. Update and maintain monthly notable spend and travel spend reports. Create new Workbook templates (used by Project Managers to track and estimate). General filing and maintenance of all financial paperwork. Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc finance projects. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Previous experience as a Finance/Accounts Assistant is essential, ideally in media, creative or tech. Paprika software experience is essential. Excellent networker with strong internal and external communication. Strong Excel or Googlesheet skills are essential. Highly process driven and obsessive about detail. Understands the fast-paced nature of the creative and tech industries, and is able to embrace constant change with a calm and agile approach. A genuine interest in numbers, with the ability to connect the dots with this role, and shape the role in line with the bigger picture. Proactive and driven to succeed. Professional, reliable and punctual. Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise effectively. Due to the high level of applications we will not be able to respond to all applicants. We thank you for your interest but, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, then on this occasion please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.