Accounts Assistant

Exciting opportunity to join this busy events business! This company is a leader in its field, and they host international exhibitions and awards ceremonies for the beauty industry. They also produce a glossy magazine where they deliver the latest information on beauty trends, products and new businesses that are making a splash in the sector. They are now expanding as events re-start post covid, and are looking for someone to help in their Accounts/Finance team. It’s a fun and busy place to work! Please send me your most recent cv if the role appeals!

Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Southwest London

Salary: Up to £32,000

Working Hours: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Contract Type: Full-time, in-office (5 days a week) – hybrid working available after training (1 day at home)

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Company Overview:

Join our dynamic events business and seize this exciting opportunity! Our client is a leading company in the events industry, specializing in hosting international exhibitions and awards ceremonies for the beauty sector. Additionally, they publish a glossy magazine that showcases the latest trends, products, and emerging businesses in the beauty industry. As events make a comeback post COVID, our client is seeking a talented individual to join their Accounts/Finance team. If you are looking for a vibrant and fast-paced work environment, this is the place to be!

Role Summary:

As an Accounts Assistant, your primary focus will be on bookkeeping and accounts support within the Finance team. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, acting as the main point of contact for financial matters. This role offers a variety of responsibilities and an opportunity to contribute to the success of our business.

Key Duties:

• Manage credit control activities.
• Process daily payments efficiently
• Handle email correspondence effectively
• Engage in inbound and outbound telephone work professionally
• Serve as the first point of contact for the company
• Assist with ad hoc administrative duties, including filing, scanning, faxing, and taking minutes
• Verify and validate information accurately
• Input data into relevant systems promptly
• Generate invoices in a timely manner
• Reconcile credit card transactions diligently
• Utilize your bookkeeping experience to support financial operations
• Process invoices while reconciling delivery notes with received invoices and purchase orders

Requirements:

• Previous experience in bookkeeping is essential.
• Ability to work within monthly deadlines and maintain high attention to detail
• Proficiency in software packages such as Excel and XERO

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to contribute to this expanding events business. If you have the required skills and experience, apply now to join the fun and fast-paced team! We look forward to hearing from you.