[ref. b58789204] Accounts Assistant
Office based - Soho
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper to join a well established global talent agency to help them continue developing their bookkeeping process and systems. They represent some of the best behind the camera talent, including cinematographers, editors, producers and costume designers.
Tasks
This isn’t an ordinary Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper role… you will contribute by playing a key role in facilitating their future growth. It will be your responsibility to help, shape and expand the role to fit the demands of their growing company.We expect you to look after the accounting software and will support all aspects of the back-office functionality.
You will be given the opportunity to impact their approach to managing client payments, ultimately creating a more robust system and happier clients. It will be down to you to make sure all agents have the information they need, payments are processed and ensure they are providing a world-class service to the clients.
As an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper, your day to day tasks will include reconciling both payable and receivable accounts, liaising with agents and clients and ensuring that their members are paid on time. You'll own internal cpmnay payroll, as well as partake in general tasks including data preparation, general accounting and administrative tasks.
Requirements
We are looking for someone who has previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance admin or Bookkeeper. You don’t need to hold AAT or ACCA qualifications, but it would be beneficial to have.
To be able to work for us, you must have completed a minimum of 2 financial cycles in a commercial role.
Much of the work requires the significant use of spreadsheets. You should be confident with Excel, and comfortable using Pivot tables and basic formulas such as Lookup.
They currently use Xero, but will be migrating to Quickbooks in line with their US office, so you’ll need to be agnostic and happy to work with both.
You will be a proactive problem solver, self-motivated and able to work under pressure. You’ll have plenty of support available, but you should be comfortable working under your own initiative.
You will also need to be comfortable answering client queries and solving problems. You’ll need both excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating at all levels.
Benefits
You’ll have exposure to all things finance. This a great opportunity to enhance your skills and work closely with the Head of Accounts.
Once settled they offer support for further development through an apprenticeship arrangement for either AAT or ACCA accreditation.
They’re growing fast, so envisage lots of new exciting challenges ahead and an opportunity to make a huge impact.
You’ll have an opportunity to work in a really fun industry with a friendly supportive team.
As well as the above they offer some great benefits including, private healthcare, life insurance, travel insurance, 28 days holidays (including bank holidays) + Christmas off and pension.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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