Accounts Assistant

My client a retail company based in Central London are currently looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their busy team. 

Duties

• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately onto the accounting system;
• Processing invoices and expense forms;
• Working with the purchase and sales ledger;
• Reconcile supplier statements to the suppliers ledger;
• Support with the preparation of the payment run to suppliers and answer ad hoc queries;
• Review employee expenses;
• Assist with matching customer payments to invoices on the sales ledger;
• Validate invoices against POs and resolve any queries in a timely manner; and
• Providing administrative support to the finance team

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Enthusiastic, committed and a fast leaner used to working in a busy environment;
• Good understanding of double entry book keeping and general accountancy procedures;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to ask questions when unsure; and
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.

Qualifications:

• AAT qualified or qualified by experience

The working hours are 9am-5.15pm

Please note this role will be in the office for 5 days a week.