Accounts Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Nyman Libson Paul

Nyman Libson Paul

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Theatre department as an Accounts Assistant

Key responsibilities:

Input and process invoices
Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash receipts, journal entries, basic management accounts, comparing actual spend to budget and investigating variances.
Assist Seniors with analysis and preparatory work
Acquire a basic knowledge of tax and an understanding of the principles of personal tax rules and PAYE
Assist with straightforward analysis and preparatory work for Seniors
Work towards preparing sole trader, partnership and corporate accounts
Communicate with the team to ensure client and Partner expectations are met on delivery and accuracy of work
Liaise with clients to progress jobs
Manage own time effectively to complete multiple tasks to appropriate deadlines
Liaise with Seniors and other departments in order to efficiently and effectively complete jobs
Have an appreciation for the sources of technical information
Start to understand the firm's methodology
Start to build an appreciation of professional ethics and standards
Contribute to team and firm wide initiatives
Assist with the induction and training of members of the team
Work in collaboration with the team to share knowledge and ideas to improve communication
Build knowledge and awareness of all aspects of the firm's services
Support marketing initiatives as required
Engage positively with the business and advocate the firm's values
Take responsibility for own personal and professional behaviour
Actively progress own learning and development
Act with honesty, fairness and integrity in all dealings with clients, contacts and colleagues whilst respecting confidentiality and building trust

Continuing Professional Development:

Meet all requirements of the firm's policy on CPD
Identify own training needs and ensure these are met through appropriate learning
Progress own Performance Development Review (PDR) and seek opportunities to develop new skills

General:

Has an interest in the Industry
Take ownership of work/assignments and improvement processes
Take responsibility for following the firm's procedures
Meet all targets set by the firm
Maintain client confidentiality

Reporting, relationships & management:

Report to Seniors, Assistant Managers, Managers and Partners
Encourage and maintain regular contact with clients and Partners to ensure deadlines are met

Technical, training & skill levels:

Study agreed professional qualifications
Learn technical and compliance skills with supervision
Maintain high standards of professional conduct and practice
Effective use of business tools
Organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
Start to develop confident communication skills
Build rapport with peers internally and externally
Start to understand other client facing service areas: audit, tax, theatre division, payroll
Start to develop excellent client handling and relationship skills
Build awareness of relevant financial targets and constraints
Start to develop good networking and rapport building skills
Understand need for continuous learning

Additional duties:

Assist in preparing production accounts
Build knowledge in a specialist area along with more general business processes.
Assist client queries in a timely manner
Be adaptable and take initiative.