Accounts Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Finance

Page Personnel Finance

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Upkeep and assistance of several different general accounting areas for a family owned, international retail brand.

Reporting to financial controller ensuring statements and accounts are updated and controlled, with mínimal supervision.

Client Details

A fast growing, family owned brand distributing to 70 countries across the world, and offices in New York, London, Paris, Mexico City, Deventer (Netherlands), and Hong Kong.

Ten years expertise of creating high-end sustainable products, based in the WestEnd.

Description

The successful Accounts Assistant will be:

Posting accounts receivable receipts (received direct into bank and via card payment over the telephone);
Maintaining customer accounts and ensuring receipts and credit notes are fully matched to invoices
Coding and posting supplier invoices and also payments to the supplier accounts
Processing cash expense claims ensuring all supporting receipt and vouchers are received and checked
Processing and posting credit card expenditure and ensuring all applicable receipt and vouchers have been received from all cardholders and any necessary reclaimable input VAT is identified
Preparation of the weekly bank account and PDQ receipts reconciliations
Independent preparation of quarterly VAT returns
Prepare and submit monthly EC Sales Lists and Intrastat filings
Assisting with the maintenance of education allowances accruing to qualifying customers
Assisting with any adhoc tasks in connection with monthly internal reporting for submission to HQ in Italy as well as the annual statutory audit
Assist the financial controller on an occasional basis with queries from customers and on any projects
Where the need arises or cover is required, assisting the Customer Care team in dealing with customer queries.

Profile

The successful Accounts Assistant will have/be:

2-3 years of accounting experience; can be equivalent combination of education and on the job experience. Educated to degree level, or equivalent work experience;
Knowledge of accounting systems and procedures preferably SAGE ERP X3, Diapason 6;
Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask
Excellent time management
Attention to detail and must be more proactive than reactive
Proficiency in MS Office and in particular Excel (VLOOKUP's, Pivot tables)
Enthusiastic and committed attitude to achieving both individual and organisational goals, demonstrating a clear understanding of business model;
A quick learner, with a calm & measured disposition;
Ability to work effectively under pressure and a clear communicator.

Job Offer

The successful Accounts Assistant will:
Potential for role to become permanent

Opportunity to work in a growing, ethical company.