Accounts Assistant

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Accounts Assistant who is looking progress to Management Accounts. This role will be reporting directly into the Finance Manager and would suit someone who has quickly outgrown their current role and is looking to be exposed to all areas of accounting for four companies. You will to be responsible for but not limited to, all Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables duties, and payroll. You will be a tenacious individual who is comfortable working as part of a team as well as autonomously, has the ability to hit the ground running, maintaining a flexible manner and approach at all times. Responsibilities Updating and monitoring of cashflow forecasts. Completion of monthly or quarterly VAT returns. End to end payroll duties for both weekly and monthly employees, including reconciliation and journals. Intercompany and ledger reconciliations, processing any recharges and invoices required. All Sales and Purchase Ledger duties. Responsible for end-to-end credit control duties including weekly debtors reports to be discussed departmental heads and managing directors. All transactions and activities, such as supplier payment runs, uploading supplier payments to the bank, invoicing, allocating payments received, and bank reconciliations. Working closely with key stakeholders in London, Manchester, Hertfordshire, and Peterborough. Production of weekly flash reporting with commentary. Assist with production of management reporting and commentary including detailed analysis of P&L vs weekly flash.

Requirements Previous credit control, purchase & sales ledger experience. Previous experience within the recruitment sector would be an advantage. Experience working on Sage 50 and Xero accounting software would be an advantage. Excellent communication skills and ability to present information concisely. Experience dealing with customers and key stakeholders. Team player. Attention to detail. Self-disciplined and efficient. A can-do attitude. Good knowledge and experienced of Excel and Microsoft office packages. Ability to work to deadlines.