Accounts Assistant, Finance

Madano; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in London. This role is pivotal in managing data input for revenue recognition and accounts payable. You will receive on-the-job training and study support for further finance qualifications, enhancing your skill set in a supportive environment. The position offers a blend of in-office and hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work-life. Join a team committed to building a better world through intelligent communications and enjoy a range of benefits, including enhanced holidays and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Private Medical insurance

Income Protection insurance

Life Assurance at 4x salary

Financial support and advice

Travel insurance

Annual wellness benefit of £150

Four-week sabbatical after 5 years

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance principles and practices.
• Ability to manage data functions in accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support revenue recognition and month-end processes.
• Manage invoices, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Location: London

Working pattern: 3-4 days in the office and 1-2 days hybrid

We are looking for an enthusiastic and thoughtful individual to join our group finance team. The Accounts Assistant will play a pivotal role, taking ownership of data input for revenue recognition & accounts payable.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the role offers on-the-job training and a great opportunity to develop new technical and practical skills. Study support will be provided for further education within Finance (ACCA/CIMA) once probation has passed.

The role - primary responsibilities:

• Achieve a well-recognised finance qualification
• Support revenue recognition for month-end
• Send out invoices & upload to portals
• Provide support for payment runs
• Proactively ensure outstanding timesheets are completed from client and non-client facing teams
• Own the data functions on the company-wide accounting system:
• Upload new job codes
• Reallocate time and costs on the company-wide accounting system
• Ensure credit card expenses are recorded to Maconomy and recharged to clients where necessary
• Deal with ad-hoc finance queries efficiently
• Create purchase order requests and maintain PO trackers
• Manage the shared finance inboxes
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Set up new suppliers

We're looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent organisation & strong time management skills
• Strong understanding & experience using Excel
• Pro-active attitude
• Ability to work well in a close-knit team
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients on the account which you work
• Obtain a degree or equivalent

About us and who you'll be working with

We're Madano, and we're committed to building a better world through intelligent and digital communications. Our consultants work with clients solving major challenges of our time through science and technology—helping them tell their story, make the right connections, change attitudes, and influence behaviors.

We're part of a wider network - AVENIR GLOBAL, which is where this role sits. You'll join a talented team of finance professionals supporting all employees within our brands (AXON, Cherry, Hanover, and Madano).

Important Information

As part of our recruitment process, we request that you do not use AI, as all work will be passed through an AI analyzer. While we understand the growing use of AI tools, our evaluation criteria require original content created by the candidate to accurately assess their skills and suitability for the role.

Our recruitment process may include virtual interviews, in-person interviews, and written tasks. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can accommodate your needs during this process.

Our Benefits

Alongside the basic salary, social events, and a culture of continual learning, our benefits include:

• 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days with length of service)
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Private Medical insurance (for you and your family)
• Income Protection insurance
• Life Assurance at 4x your salary
• Financial support and advice
• Travel insurance (for you and your family)
• An annual wellness benefit of £150
• Four-week sabbatical after every 5 years of service

Madano offers first-rate, dedicated training enabling employees to develop into trusted advisors and experts in their field.

*Some benefits are contingent on successful completion of the probation period.

Equal Opportunities

Madano is committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination. We aim to recruit, develop, and promote the best people, judging solely on suitability for the job. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and neurodiverse individuals.

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