Junior Bookkeeper- Talent Agency

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative talent agency is seeking a highly organized Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant in central London. The ideal candidate has 1+ years experience, proficiency in Xero, and strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include managing financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing invoices. The role offers flexible office hours with remote work options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Summer hours in August

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in bookkeeping or accounts assistant role.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily data entry and maintain financial records.
• Prepare and process daily invoices.
• Reconcile talent accounts and manage cash flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Xero

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

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.