Assistant Accountant

Investigo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing media agency as an AP & AR Specialist in a dynamic and supportive environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team, where you will handle accounts payable and receivable processes, manage payment transactions, and develop AP/AR policies. With a competitive salary of up to £35,000, plus bonuses and study support, this position provides fantastic career progression opportunities. You will work in a modern office in the heart of London, surrounded by vibrant attractions and excellent transport links. If you are proactive and detail-oriented, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career.

Benefits

Study Support

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of AP and AR experience required.
• Experience with Xero or Sage accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly AP and AR reports and manage approvals.
• Handle payment processing and oversee cash collection.

Skills

AP and AR experience

Accounting software (Xero, Sage)

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA (studying towards)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Company Overview

You will be joining a fast-growing start-up Media Agency as their AP & AR Specialist (Assistant Accountant) on a full-time, permanent basis. Part of a close-knit and collaborative team of 5, you will report into the Director of Finance, who will be there to support you from day one. This role will be based on-site in their incredibly modern and very luxurious City of London office 5 days a week.

Role Responsibilities

In your new role, you will be responsible for the preparation of weekly AP and AR reports, managing the AP approvals process, handling payment processing (including credit card transactions, direct debits and vendor communications), overseeing the collection of cash from customers, developing and managing AP/AR policies, liaising with the internal commercial teams and raising all required sales invoices. You will support the Finance Business Partner with deferred revenue recognition and regularly liaise with the business' third party accounting firm.

Role Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have at least 2 years of experience in AP and AR, and be confident with the use of an Accounting software such as Xero or Sage. You will possess outstanding communication skills, a demonstrable willingness to learn and a proactive attitude. Candidates will ideally already be studying towards a further Accountancy qualification such as AAT/ACCA/CIMA. To be successful in this position, you must have strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy. You will be able to work well independently and as part of a high-performing and close-knit team. You will ideally have experience in implementing AP/AR automation processes and be quick to pick up new systems and processes.

In Return

You will receive an annual salary of up to £35,000 + Bonus (typically 10%) + Study Support + Benefits and this package will be regularly reviewed to remain in line with market rate. You will be joining a super up and coming, fast-growing and well-known Media agency that has impressive growth plans for the next 12 months. You will have fantastic progression opportunities here, with the chance to take on more of a Reporting Analyst role in the future, supporting the team with month-end duties, preparing management accounts and conducting financial analysis. You will be part of a very welcoming, driven and high-performing team who will be there to support with your continued learning and development in the business. Based in their modern offices 5 days a week, you will be located in a brilliant part of London, close to multiple transport links, top attractions and great restaurants/bars.

What to do now

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