Accounts Assistant (FTC)

About Our Client

Our client are a leading consultancy, with an international presence. There lean finance team are eager for a self-starter to support on a remote basis, covering day to day accounting and supporting month end.

• Chase missing POs and file/allocate new ones
• Track PO extensions, request SOWs, and forward POs to CALs
• Input POs into the system
• Post receipts and reconcile on Xero daily
• Send debtor strikes, update cashflow, and resolve disputes
• Follow up on overdue payments and send monthly debtors report
• Send statements as needed
• Update client trackers, assist with PO allocation, and manage emergency payments
• Handle internal queries, assist with client admin, and provide audit support
• Support MGR with monthly PSA details
• Send reports to leads, upload invoices, and send timesheets/burndowns to clients
• Update & post journals for accrued income, prepayments, and deferred income
• Reconcile self-billing accounts and review revenue codes, expenses, and overheads
• Perform revenue, cost, and margin analysis, and prepare management pack reports

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

• Experience in a similar accounting position
• Experience using accounting software
• Strong excel skills
• Finance experience within business / professional services sector
• Excellent verbal and written finance experience
• Quick learner, with proven ability to hit the ground running
• Ability to start immediately

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary
• 12 month FTC (maternity cover)
• Remote position (1 day per quarter in central London office)
• Immediate start