Accounts Assistant– Business Services

ACCA Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CC Young & Co in London is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to maintain client books using Sage Line 50 and Xero for limited companies, LLPs and sole traders. The role includes invoicing, VAT returns, debtors/creditors management, and cash flow oversight within a busy practice.

You will work with colleagues to support ad hoc projects, ensure deadlines are met, and contribute to a professional, collaborative environment that values development and equality of opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years practice experience; music desired but not essential
• Numerate
• Proficient analytical skills
• Previous use of Sage & XERO desired
• Timesheet management
• Effective organisation
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to prioritise and manage time in line with office deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, clients and third parties
• Ability to use own initiative
• Keen interest in the Music Industry

Responsibilities

• Maintain books using Sage Line 50/Xero for Limited companies, LLPs and sole traders
• Cash book and bank reconciliation; raise sales invoices; review debtors; assist with debtors collection
• Post purchase invoices; review creditors; reconcile supplier statements
• Post credit card transactions; reconcile transactions
• Prepare VAT returns on Sage/XERO in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Correspond with banks to open new accounts, confirm balances and receive documents
• Daily review of banking and cashflow; set up approved bank payments
• Correspond with suppliers to gain approval on invoices for payment
• Manage clients' cash flow
• Assist other department members with ad hoc projects

Tools

Sage

XERO

Job description

Duties To Include

Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/ Xero for Limited companies, LLPs and sole traders. This will include:

• Cash Book and Bank Reconciliation Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements Posting credit card transactions and reconciling transactions Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements
• Corresponding with the banks regarding opening up of new bank accounts, confirmation of balances and receipt of documents
• Daily review of banking and cashflow for all clients and to set up approved bank payments
• To correspond with suppliers to gain approval on purchase invoices which need paying.
• Management of clients' cash flow.
• Assisting other members of the department with any ad hoc projects that may arise

CC Young & Co

Duties To Include

Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/ Xero for Limited companies, LLPs and sole traders. This will include:

• Cash Book and Bank Reconciliation Raising and posting sales invoices, reviewing outstanding debtors and assisting with debtor collection Posting purchase invoices, reviewing outstanding creditors and reconciling supplier statements Posting credit card transactions and reconciling transactions Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements
• Corresponding with the banks regarding opening up of new bank accounts, confirmation of balances and receipt of documents
• Daily review of banking and cashflow for all clients and to set up approved bank payments
• To correspond with suppliers to gain approval on purchase invoices which need paying.
• Management of clients' cash flow.
• Assisting other members of the department with any ad hoc projects that may arise

Skills & Qualifications Required

• 1-2 years Practice experience; Music desired but not essential;
• Numerate;
• Proficient analytical skills
• Previous use of Sage & XERO desired;
• Timesheet management;
• Effective organisation; and
• Ability to prioritise workload

Knowledge, Attitudes And Behaviourus Required

• Ability to prioritise and manage time in line with office deadlines
• Ability to meet deadlines, both those identified by management and by the applicant
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, clients and third partiesAbility to use own initiative
• Keen interest in the Music Industry

Why Join CC Young?

Make a difference – At CC Young we are passionate about what we do and proud of the role we play in supporting the music artists, ensuring they are paid fairly. Be part of our journey. Serious commitment to growth – personal development is important to us.

We will make sure we support your growth and give you broad experience across your role and a personal development allowance.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we have cultivated a workplace culture that’s welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive. We encourage people to be themselves while supporting their growth.

Equal Opportunities

CC Young & Co Ltd is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination, and in which all decisions are based on merit.