Temporary Accountant

Financial Staffing Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy importer and wholesaler in London is seeking an immediately available Accountant for at least 8 weeks to manage accounts functions and clear backlogs. Responsibilities include posting to ledgers, credit control, issuing payments, and bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates will be highly skilled in SAGE and capable of improving efficiency. This role is perfect for those looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be capable of managing and prioritizing workload.
• Introduction of efficient systems and controls required.

Responsibilities

• Posting to the sales and purchase ledger.
• Managing credit control.
• Issuing payments.
• Conducting bank reconciliations.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Liaising with the factoring company.
• Assisting the Managing Director with general admin.

Skills

Highly SAGE literate

Workload management

System and controls implementation

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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.