Accounts Assistant - South East London, United Kingdom - Sagacity

Description

Principal responsibilities will involve:
Accounts Payable
Supplier, Employee and Associate set up, maintenance and removal within the time recording and finance systems
Management of expense processing for employee cash and corporate credit card submissions
Processing purchase invoices and matching to POs
Build excellent relationships with internal team and to ensure that documents are received promptly. This includes but is not limited to POs, supplier invoices, employee expenses
Liaise with suppliers regarding finance queries
Generate remittances for invoices paid
Treasury
Preparation of the payment runs, collating and approving invoices, invoice allocations and purchase ledger / supplier reconciliations
Input of payment runs on the bank
Bank account reconciliation
General Ledger
Reconciliation of Fixed, Tangible and Intangible Assets on a monthly basis
Reconciliation of other Balance Sheet Accounts on a monthly basis
Assist with Budgets / Forecast and ad hoc analyses as required.
Assist in final Accounts production as required.
Accounts Receivable (Cover)
Posting cash receipts to the sales ledger / customer reconciliations.
Credit checking all new customers and credit limit maintenance
Other

Provide input and ideas for smart working practices in the accounts and finances to support the overall efficient running of the financial side of the business on a day to day basis.

Review, mapping and development of processes in the finance department
Compliance with all financial best practice requirements and company processes and procedures.
Competencies and Behaviours
Able to build excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrable relevant experience
Have applied technical and analytical skills using Excel
Ideally be educated to degree level in a numerate subject, and with strong A-levels in mathematical/ scientific based subjects

Minimum of AAT qualified with the ability and desire to progress to a full CCAB (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) qualification in due course.

Have excellent communication skills
Have a keen eye for detail
Able to take ownership of your work and have pride in your deliverables
Good at working independently and as part of a team
Are flexible and self-motivated
Are good under pressure
Have the right to work in the UK
Able to attend the office min 3 days per week
Have a commitment to personal development