Bookkeeper - Model Agency

Handle Recruitment Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative talent agency in London is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to join their team. The role involves maintaining financial records, daily invoicing, and assisting with VAT returns. The ideal candidate has experience in a creative agency and proficiency in accounting software Xero. This is a junior role, ideal for someone looking to progress to Assistant Accountant, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role in a creative agency.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software Xero.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily data entry and maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Prepare daily invoices for review and send to customers.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

Job description

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.