Junior Bookkeeper- Talent Agency

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

Job summary

A creative talent agency is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant in central London. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Xero. Responsibilities include daily data entry, credit control, and preparing monthly accounts. This role offers a hybrid work schedule with office presence required four days a week. Candidates from under-represented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a bookkeeping or accounts assistant role.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential.
• Strong IT skills required, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Daily data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Weekly credit control and accounts receivable tasks.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting software Xero

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Are you a Bookkeeper with 1 years accounting experience and have used XERO?

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

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
• 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.