Accounts Assistant

Fim Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the asset management sector is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support financial operations. This role involves managing purchase orders, processing invoices, and assisting with payroll. Ideal candidates will have AAT qualification and experience in a finance role. The position offers flexible working and industry-leading benefits, emphasizing teamwork and accountability. Strong communication skills are essential to manage relationships with stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Life Insurance Scheme

Company Pension Scheme (up to 9% company contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate gym discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar accounts or finance assistant role.
• Experience with VAT/CIS legislation is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and process purchase invoices.
• Raise sales invoices and ensure onward billing of variations.
• Assist with the monthly payroll run.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Bookkeeping

Communication

Education

AAT level 3 or 4

Job description

• Full Time - 37.5 Hours pw

• Up to £37,500 per annum

• Hybrid & flexible working - up to 2 days per week working from home with core hours, allowing you to flex your start and finish time.
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme (up to 9% company contribution)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Corporate gym discounts and benefits

FIM (Fulcrum Infrastructure Management) is an asset management company, a subsidiary of global infrastructure fund Meridiam. (meridiam.com)

This role is supporting it's sister company Kudos Facilities Management.

The Role

An exciting opportunity to work hand in hand with the management accountant delivering services to a facilities Management company in the group. This role is for someone looking to take ownership of all aspects of the processing and administration within the accounts function and providing ad hoc support to the management accountant.

This role is suited to someone looking for the ability to work collaboratively in a developing team environment, to build on existing systems and processes. The key to success will be a strong ability to work with the team and taking full accountability for your role.

Key responsibilities include managing POs, processing purchase invoices, raising sales invoices ensuring onward billing of variations, and assisting with the monthly payroll run, as well as assisting the financial controller with reporting.

About you

Ideally you will have completed AAT level 3 or 4 would be desirable, although this is not essential, and you will be proficient with Microsoft suite, particularly Excel. Bookkeeping and/or VAT/CIS legislation experience is desirable.

You will have spent at least 2 years in a similar accounts or finance assistant role within a fast paced operational business. Experience within an FM company or similar would be desirable but not essential. You will have worked in an independent role with the ability to be self motivated and disciplined.

Communication with stakeholders is the key to success in this role and you will be able to demonstrate experience in managing relationships internally and externally, with suppliers and contractors for example.

Why work for FIM?

We believe that our people are our most valuable asset, and that creating an environment for our employees that aligns with our core values, is essential to the success of the business. As such we offer industry leading benefits such as private medical benefit, enhanced pension contributions, flexible working options and more.

FIM provide services to a range of project companies and therefore there is significant opportunity for colleagues to progress and gain experience within a range of projects across the UK.

Our Values:

• Supportive -We embrace partnership working.
• Ethical -We act with integrity.
• Innovative -We take ownership for understanding and improving FIM.
• Ambitious -We continually strive to deliver the best possible service.
• Passionate -We are proud of the part we play in FIM & the service we deliver.

Application Process:

• Application & CV Screening.
• Profiling (DISC) assessment
• Interview with Management Accountant and Financial Accountant