Accounts Assistant

Armstrong Knight; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing organisation is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage day-to-day operations of accounts and payroll for their business areas. The ideal candidate will supervise invoicing, bank reconciliations, and payroll for 250 employees. AAT/CIMA/ACA qualification is required, with experience in Xero and Sage preferred. Join a supportive and creative work culture that values professional growth.

Benefits

Support for training and development

Creative and friendly work culture

Fun workplace environment

Qualifications

• Proficient in Xero for invoicing and accounting.
• Experience with Sage 50 Payroll for processing payroll for 250 employees.
• Able to supervise and manage financial procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise invoicing and collection of income.
• Manage payroll operations for 250 employees.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and produce management accounts.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified or part qualified AAT/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Xero

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

A rapidly growing organisation who hve a new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to work across their three business areas of Property, Private Education and Food Production.

Working as part of the Central Management Team at Head Office you will be responsible for the day to day operation of accounts and payroll for the group.
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager (CIMA) you will be responsible for:

• Supervision of invoicing and collection of income (Xero)
• Supervision of purchasing (Xero)
• Bank reconciliation (Xero & Barclays)
• Production of Management Accounts and KPI's (Xero)
• Payroll for 250 employees (Sage 50 Payroll)
• Supervision of the Finance Procedure and Audit
• Any other duties as directed by the Operations Manager

This opportunity will suit a confident and proactive professional, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Qualified or part qualified AAT/CIMA/ACA is required. Experience with Xero and Sage is desirable.
The organisation cultivates a friendly and creative culture and positively encourages and supports training and development.
They operate a successful, supportive and fun workplace. If this sounds good to you, we look forward to recieving your application.