Accounts Assistant- Model Agency

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative talent agency in London is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience in a bookkeeping role within a creative agency and proficiency in Xero. The position includes responsibilities such as maintaining financial records, processing invoices, and assisting with management accounts. Work location is primarily in their office with some remote days available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role in a creative agency.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time-management

Proficiency in Xero

Strong Excel skills

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Job description

Into Fashion?

Want to work in a fun dynamic team?

We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper /Accounts Assistant to join a creative talent agency.

We are specifically looking for a junior accountant with experience in a creative agency, talent or model agency who wants to progress into a Assistant Accountant.

The team are in 4 days in their office in central London working from home Mondays (10AM- 6PM) and benefit from working summer hours in August (PM)

Days to Day

• Daily data entry and maintain accurate financial records using accounting software (Xero and Salesforce)
• Weekly credit control
• Accounts receivable ( daily invoice preparation for review, processing and sending it to customer)
• Process accounts payable (supplier invoices and processing payment)
• Talent account reconciliation daily - Reconcile received payments against invoices
• Bank reconciliations including model recharges to Xero/Salesforce and allocate to payments for payment run
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Post journals and maintain general ledger entries as required
• Maintaining Booker finance system & remittance system
• Monitor cash flow
• Handle cash and credit card expenses
• Support with VAT returns and compliance
• Liaise with suppliers, models, and internal departments as needed
• Assist with year-end audit preparation with external auditor
• Maintain organised and up-to-date financial files and documentation

Essential:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role in a creative agency preferably talent
• Proficiency in accounting software Xero
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and proactively

Desirable:

• Experience in preparing VAT returns
• Experience in a talent agency or creative industry environment
• Experience in multi-currency transactions including invoicing, payments, and reconciliation

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.