Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Central London (WC2B)

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

• State of the art office space including wellness room and roof terrace
• Supportive team environment
• Development opportunities

Founded in 2003, the Company is the leading global community for board-level executives. They exist to provide their Members, who hail from Fortune 500 corporates through to private equity-backed businesses, with a safe, secure environment where they can develop further as leaders and, through access to the expertise and experiences of like-minded individuals, find the inspiration to improve organisational performance.

They are a fast-growing, agile company, constantly looking for solutions to deliver a high level of customer service to their members. Based in London, they have a growing international membership and an office in Hong Kong. They take pride in delivering a personal, bespoke service to their members within a vibrant business community.

Position Description

Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their Financial Controller in overseeing the day to day accounting and financial management of the company and its subsidiaries.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and have the ability to analyse complex information. You will also have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Raise all invoices and requests for payment
• Receive all sales and purchase invoices and ensure they are appropriately authorised
• Process weekly payments of all authorised purchase invoices by BACS
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and their submission to HMRC
• Monitor and interpret cash flow
• Report to the Board on any outstanding issues
• Prepare monthly payroll
• Assist with financial aspects of contract negotiations and tender proposals
• Provide general administrative support to the Financial controller

Desired Skills and Experience:

• An accountancy qualification or equivalent experience (ACCA & CIMA Part Qualified a plus)
• Fully conversant with accounting procedures legislation including VAT
• IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets and Excel
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Self-motivated and pro-active
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Finance Assistant, ACCA, CIMA, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger, SAGE 200, SAGE50, Accounts Assistant, Financial Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Accounts Clerk, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, Finance Clerk, Finance Administrator, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Analyst, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control may also be considered for this role.