Accounts Assistant

Argon and Co; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services company located in Greater London is looking for a skilled Accounts Assistant. The role involves managing both sales and purchase ledgers, processing invoices, and providing support to the finance team. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in finance administration, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Mentoring and training

Hybrid working arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Finance administration or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and validate employee expense claims.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and maintain supplier ledgers.
• Generate sales invoices and maintain cashflow reporting.

Skills

Finance administration experience

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Working towards professional accounting qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to support with both the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger function across our UK and Ireland businesses. The main responsibilities include processing invoices and staff expenses, maintaining both sales and purchase ledgers, managing weekly payment runs, and providing general support across the finance function for both Argon & Co UK and Argon & Co Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Manage the processing of supplier invoices (approx. 70 per month), ensuring accuracy when coding invoices to correct job codes and general ledger accounts
• Prepare weekly payment run
• Handle queries from internal stakeholders and suppliers, maintaining strong relationships
• Set up new suppliers in accordance with internal processes
• Maintain and reconcile supplier ledgers and statements
• Assist in improving supplier management process
• Manage company credit card transactions and reconciliations
• Process employee expense claims, validating receipts and ensuring spend is within policy guidelines

Sales Ledger

• Generating all sales invoices (approx. 40 per month), working closely with project managers
• Credit Control and weekly debtor reporting, providing commentary on outstanding balances
• Debtor statement generation and chasing
• Detailed cashflow reporting of cash receipts

Accounting Support

• Posting bank transactions and bank reconciliation
• Assist with intercompany reporting, fixed asset register, monthly accruals and prepayments
• Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team

What We Offer

• A supportive and flexible environment with opportunities for professional growth and development
• Mentoring and training to develop wider business skills, including accounting study support
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in central London office
• Part time / flexible arrangements considered
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Skills and Experience

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in Finance administration or a similar role
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interact with staff at all organisational levels professionally as well as external suppliers.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using Finance systems.
• Teamwork: A collaborative team player who can work well within a small Finance team, but also able to work independently
• Adaptability: A willingness to learn and develop within the Finance function, with an openness to continuous professional development

Desirable

• Working towards or certification in any professional accounting qualifications such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience using Oracle NetSuite