Assistant Financial Administrator

People First; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Work from home 1 day per week

Life and critical illness cover

20 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Blinkhorns is seeking a diligent Management Accounts and Reporting specialist to join our finance team. You will work across daily bank postings, reconciliations, and supplier/payments processing, gaining exposure to a broad client base in media, property, technology and more.

You will interact with staff from Bookkeepers to Senior Partners, developing a strong understanding of accounting processes and client servicing while supporting monthly close and reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• AAT part-qualified or experienced Sales/Purchase ledger clerk.

Responsibilities

• Upload daily bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations.

Skills

AAT part-qualified

Ledger experience

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams)

CCH

Twinfield

Basecone

QBO

Job description

Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors.

What you can expect:

You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates.

Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate.

Role

Management Accounts and Reporting

• Upload daily bank transactions into the accounting system and perform bank reconciliations.
• Complete monthly reconciliations of petty cash card accounts (Soldo) and company credit cards.
• Process and arrange payment of employee expense claims.
• Maintain the purchase ledger, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, preparation of supplier payment runs, and reconciliation within the accounting system.
• Post disbursements and recharges to client accounts, maintaining clear and accurate supporting documentation to assist with query resolution.

Client Account Services

• Prepare payment files for upload to the bank, ensuring all payments are appropriately authorised and supported by accurate documentation.
• Perform monthly client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Take client credit card payments over the phone, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and maintaining a high level of client service.

Essential Skills and Experience

• AAT part-qualified or experienced Sales/Purchase ledger clerk
• Software: Microsoft 365 suite of apps, including Teams
• Experience of CCH, Twinfield, Basecone, QBO preferred

What we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package and full CPD training
• Further training and development within the role and an opportunity to develop your career with progression to a management position within a growing business committed to promoting and developing talent internally
• Annual payment of professional subscriptions
• Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours
• Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee
• 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5 day additional entitlement over time
• Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays