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Accounts Assistant (FTC)

Michael Page (UK)

London

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

23 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team for a 12-month maternity cover. This remote role offers the chance to dive into day-to-day accounting tasks, including managing purchase orders, reconciling accounts, and providing essential support for month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting, strong Excel skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make an immediate impact while working with a dynamic team in a professional services setting.

Experience in a similar accounting position is essential.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software are required.

Support finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks.
Reconcile accounts and prepare management pack reports.
Handle internal queries and assist with client administration.

Accounting experience

Accounting software proficiency

Excel skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn quickly

Xero

This Accounts Assistant role will support the finance team by covering maternity leave for 12 months.

Client Details

Our client is a leading consultancy with an international presence. Their lean finance team is eager for a self-starter to support on a remote basis, covering day-to-day accounting and supporting month end.

Description

Chase missing POs and file/allocate new ones
Track PO extensions, request SOWs, and forward POs to CALs
Input POs into the system
Post receipts and reconcile on Xero daily
Send debtor strikes, update cashflow, and resolve disputes
Follow up on overdue payments and send monthly debtors report
Send statements as needed
Update client trackers, assist with PO allocation, and manage emergency payments
Handle internal queries, assist with client admin, and provide audit support
Support MGR with monthly PSA details
Send reports to leads, upload invoices, and send timesheets/burndowns to clients
Update & post journals for accrued income, prepayments, and deferred income
Reconcile self-billing accounts and review revenue codes, expenses, and overheads
Perform revenue, cost, and margin analysis, and prepare management pack reports

Profile

A successful Accounts Assistant should have:

Experience in a similar accounting position
Experience using accounting software
Strong Excel skills
Finance experience within business/professional services sector
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Quick learner, with proven ability to hit the ground running
Ability to start immediately

Job Offer

£35,000 - £40,000 salary
12 month FTC (maternity cover)
Remote position (1 day per quarter in central London office)
Immediate start

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Accounts Assistant (FTC)

Michael Page (UK)

London

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 40,000

Full time

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