Accounts Assistant (SYAvVV586)

My client - a world renowned media business based near LADBROKE GROVE STATION is seeking an ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT to join them whilst they experience unprecedented growth! This is working in their client accounts team and will help key external stakeholders with their accounts.

PLEASE NOTE - This role is based in the office 5 days a week

This role sits in the Talent Accounting team and helps with actors, writers (Film & TV), authors globally. The team are for invoicing for money on behalf of their clients, collecting money due, deducting the company’s commission and passing on the remainder of the payment onto the client.

Responsibilities

• Processing payments through our bespoke payments system
• Raising VAT invoices on behalf of clients.
• Collecting post, taking post to reception, taking cheques to the bank.
• Credit control on behalf of clients.
• Investigating allocated amounts received and payments on hold.
• Liaising with internal staff, as required e.g. payment queries, client information etc.
• Dealing with client’s queries, for example tax, VAT, paperwork, outstanding payments etc. via phone or email, in a timely and professional manner.
• Updating financial records e.g. Excel Cashbook (spreadsheet showing money in and out of the accounts).
• Using online banking to download bank statements, transfer money between accounts and make CHAPS, BACS or International payments.
• Financial analysis as and when required.
• Other administrative duties as and when required.
• Contributing new ideas to increase the department’s efficiency.

Experience and Skills required

• A minimum of 6-12 months experience in an accounting role
• Skilled at working with numbers
• Happy with data entry
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised
• Fast learner and happy to ask questions
• Strong communication skills - good email and phone manner essential
• Good team player but also happy to work unsupervised
• Experience of working with Excel
• Experience working in accounts department
• Experience working in a related industry would be ideal
• Interest in film / theatre / TV

Apply today for this great role!!!!