This best in class, award winning, creative comms consultancy, is is looking for an intelligent and organised graduate with 6 months + finance & accountants experience to join their team. If you enjoy working in a high octane environment and consider yourself agile and flexible in your approach then read on!
As a creative consultancy, their outputs are not always traditional, and nor should your approach be. If you thrive on getting involved then this is the ideal role for you. The opportunity here is to be a formative part of an agency that goes from strength to strength, year on year. Your key responsibilities are listed below, but they come with a certain amount of freedom to make this important role your own.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function, alongside general office management duties. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, capable of handling a variety of tasks efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities:
- Accounts Payable:
- Process and accurately record incoming invoices, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
- Handle employee expense claims, verifying receipts and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Manage and process entries from Dext (or similar software) for efficient data capture.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records.
Asset Register:
- Maintain and update the company's asset register, recording new acquisitions and disposals.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations of Depreciation.
General Office Management:
- Manage and order office supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Handle office subscriptions and renewals.
- Manage office insurance policies, ensuring timely renewals and accurate records.
- Organisation of some staff travel & staff entertainment
- Manage and work with IT support provider
- General office administration duties as required.
Other:
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Provide support to the finance team as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.
- experience of working in a creative/media agency environment would be advantageous
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with Dext (or similar expense management software) is highly desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Finance qualifications (AAT or similar) desired but not essential