Accounts Assistant – Business Services

CC Young & Co Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CC Young & Co Ltd is seeking an organised bookkeeper to manage accounts using Sage Line 50 and XERO. You will post transactions, raise sales invoices, monitor debtors and assist collections, and reconcile supplier statements and bank activity.

The role also includes preparing VAT returns under Making Tax Digital guidelines, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and effective communication across teams.

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; and
• Ability to prioritise workload

Responsibilities

• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• 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 statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

Skills

Practice experience

Numerate

Analytical skills

Sage/Xero experience

Timesheet management

Organisation

Prioritise workload

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Duties to Include

Maintaining the books and records using Sage Line 50/XERO. This will include:

• Posting bank and tour float transactions and reconciling at month end
• 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 statements
• Reviewing agency statements, posting all transactions and reconciling against debtors
• Preparing VAT Returns on Sage/XERO in line with the new Making Tax Digital requirements

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 workloa

Knowledge, Attitude & Behaviors 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 parties
• Ability to use own initiative

Why Should you choose 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.