Temporary Accountant

Financial Staffing Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solution provider seeks an experienced Accountant for at least 8 weeks to manage accounts functions and resolve a backlog of work. Responsibilities include posting to ledgers, credit control, issuing payments, and more. Immediate availability and proficiency in SAGE is essential for this fast-paced position in Covent Garden.

Qualifications

• Immediate availability for an 8-week assignment.
• Experience in managing accounts functions.
• Ability to introduce systems and controls for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Posting to the sales and purchase ledger.
• Implementing credit control.
• Issuing payments and performing bank reconciliations.
• Managing VAT Returns.
• Liaising with the factoring company.

Skills

SAGE literacy

Workload management

Prioritization

Job description

Job Description

This busy importer and wholesaler based in Covent Garden seeks an immediately available Accountant for at least 8 weeks to take control of its accounts functions and clear up a backlog of work.

You will be responsible for:

1. Posting to the sales and purchase ledger
2. Credit control
3. Issuing payments
4. Bank reconciliations
5. VAT Returns
6. Liaising with the factoring company and reconciling their ledger
7. Assisting the Managing Director with general administration

You will need to be highly SAGE literate, capable of managing and prioritising your own workload, and introduce systems and controls in order to bring efficiency to the area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an immediate start in a fast-moving environment.