Accounts Assistant - Creative Sector

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support for accounting quals

Job summary

Accounts Assistant - Creative Sector in London is seeking a candidate to join a growing finance team, working closely with Financial Controller and Finance Director.

The role covers purchase ledger, payments, banking and expenses, with study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) on offer and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Organised candidates with Excel and good communication skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable or finance environment.
• Strong Excel and communication skills.
• Experience with purchase ledger, payments, banking and expenses is valued.
• Study support for accounting qualifications available.

Responsibilities

• Process, code and post purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier statements and banking.
• Review employee expenses, petty cash and prepayments; support month-end processes.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies supported

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Creative Sector

Location: London

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded business within the creative sector who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.

Working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director, this is a great opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to develop their skills, gain exposure across a varied finance function and learn from an experienced team.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Obtain approvals for operational expenditure across the group.
• Process, code and post purchase invoices.
• Review and maintain the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage supplier queries, invoices and outstanding payments.
• Review and process employee expenses.
• Manage petty cash and cash advances.
• Prepare accruals and prepayments.

Payments & Banking

• Prepare payment reports and supplier payment runs.
• Arrange payments individually and via BACS.
• Reconcile bank accounts and allocate payments and receipts.
• Support month-end payment processes.
• Calculate and post relevant interest and adjustments.

Credit Cards

• Liaise with staff to ensure credit card submissions are completed on time.
• Review expenditure and supporting documentation.
• Check receipts, coding and VAT treatment.
• Follow up on missing receipts and resolve queries.
• Highlight any issues to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare expenditure analysis and reporting.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-focused and keen to develop their finance career. Previous experience within an accounts payable or finance environment would be beneficial, along with good Excel and communication skills.

AAT/ACCA/CIMA Study support is on offer!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive finance team and gain broad exposure across purchase ledger, payments, banking and expenses.

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.