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Accounts Assistant

LMG (lmgiq.com)

London

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GBP 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in smart building technology is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in London. The role involves processing invoices, handling queries, and maintaining supplier records. Ideal candidates will have strong numerical and analytical skills, as well as relevant educational qualifications. The company offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

Access to Digital Health and Wellbeing platform

Flexible Benefits including shopping discounts

Enhanced financial support for families

Opportunity for corporate volunteering

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Comprehensive training and mentoring

Qualifications

Relevant practical experience in a similar role with exposure to project finances.
Proven numerical and analytical skills.
Sound Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Handle day-to-day queries and process invoices.
Maintain accurate supplier records and manage creditor emails.
Assist with monthly reporting and reconciliation processes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum five A*-C (4-9) GCSE's or equivalent, including Maths or English

Three A levels at grades A*-C (or 240 UCAS points)

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Monday.com

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LMG has been at the forefront of innovation within the built environment since 1986.

We deliver integrated smart building technology projects and support services which provide sustainable long-term growth and profitability, as well as diverse range of career opportunities; enabling both our people and our clients’ businesses to flourish, whilst setting a new standard for what is possible in the built environment.

As experts in smart building technology, we want to inspire new ways of thinking, deliver excellence and establish new models for doing business – with people, partners and customers – built on trust and shared values, rather than transactional relationships.

Alongside actively working to support the raising of standards in training and professional qualifications, we invest heavily in the development of our people. We give them access to continuous learning opportunities, leading to the freedom of working autonomously and making their own informed decisions, whilst benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Job Summary

As Accounts Assistant, you will work within the busy Finance team, delivering an efficient service to the business.

You will be responsible for handling day to day queries and involved in a wide range of tasks including processing invoices, dealing with supplier and colleague queries and conducting detailed reconciliations using systems including Sage 200 and Monday.com.

Working in Finance involves engaging with a range of people and dealing with situations and issues as they arise; an approachable manner and a good understanding of customer service and workplace culture are all essential attributes for this role, as are excellent general communication skills. You will need to be highly organised and able to work flexibly to meet competing demands, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.

A willingness to demonstrate initiative and learn new skills will also be essential, as will the ability to work as part of a team.

Administration

Provide administrative support for all Finance matters, working with a high degree of accuracy and within agreed timescales.
Maintain accurate and detailed supplier records, creating new supplier accounts in Sage 200.
Manage all incoming creditor emails.
Support the Financial Controller and wider team by undertaking any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department.

Accounts Payable

Provide first line response to all telephone/email queries with suppliers, giving basic advice on payments dates and invoice status.
Monitor the Accounts Payable mailbox, ensuring that all invoices are uploaded onto the Supplier Invoice Library and handled in a timely manner, escalating to the relevant team member where appropriate.
Process high volumes of purchase invoices, accurately and in accordance with company policy, escalating any queries to the relevant internal team where appropriate.
Work closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment-related queries.
Assist with the monthly statement reconciliation process.

Reporting

Assist with the set up and production of various P&L reports on a monthly basis, including those for both projects and overhead analysis.
Assist with the monthly reporting and review of open purchase invoices on the finance system.
Ensure adherence to company policies and financial controls.

Qualifications

Minimum five A*-C (4-9) GCSE's or equivalent, including Maths or English.
Three A levels at grades A*-C (or 240 UCAS points or new tariff equivalent).

Experience

Relevant practical experience in a similar role, with exposure to project finances.
Proven numerical and analytical skills.
Sound Microsoft Excel skills.

What We Do For You

At LMG, we work hard to ensure our people aren’t stifled by convention and bureaucracy. We want new ideas and creative problem solving to be at the heart of everything that we do.

We want you to achieve your ambitions, as when you succeed, we succeed. The LMG support framework empowers you to make quality decisions, deliver excellence and achieve your goals.

Our Values:

Take Ownership & Responsibility- We find creative solutions to complex problems, ensuring successful outcomes for both our customers and our business. We are problem-solvers, confident in our ability to get things done to the highest standard. We see problems through to the end, never saying "no".

Be Curious- We aren't here to do things the way they've always been done. Our commitment to change means that we use new technologies and ways of thinking to raise the bar, pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Do the Right Thing- We put ethical, sustainable and transparent business practices at the heart of all we do for the good of our people, customers and planet.

Do a Great Job- We prioritise great outcomes, underpinned by operational excellence. We always go the extra mile, with a desire to achieve and deliver more through continuous improvement and process enhancement.

Competitive Benefits Package:

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing:

Annual Leave - 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell additional leave)
Health and Wellbeing - Group Income Protection and Life Assurance schemes, as well as access to a Digital Health and Wellbeing platform including Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP and Mental Health Support.
Health Cash Plan – Claim back money towards the costs of everyday healthcare.
Flexible Benefits – Access to our bespoke platform containing a range of benefits, such as shopping discounts, discounted gym memberships and health screenings.
Family Friendly Policies - Enhanced financial support for families with generous parental pay benefits.
Corporate Volunteering – Opportunity to participate and contribute to our annual corporate volunteering goal, typically over 1,000 hours across the business.
Bank Holiday Exchange – The option to exchange an existing UK bank holiday for any other religious holiday.
Long Service Awards - Recognising the commitment and hard work of our longstanding team members through financial reward.
Flexible Working - Where possible, flexible hybrid working arrangements across LMG's dedicated office spaces and client sites.
Development & Recognition - Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.

How to Apply

Sound like the job for you? Then send us your up-to-date CV, with a short note telling us why you’re interested!

You can apply via Indeed, or via our Website. Alternatively, you can contact us directly at Careers@lmgiq.com.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of your application, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

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