Accounts Assistant

• Salary: £30,000
• Location: Richmond
• Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (4 days per week)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team at a leading retail manufacturing company. With a focus on growth and employee progression, we are seeking an individual who is passionate about financial administration, has excellent organisational skills, and maintains integrity and professionalism.

• Work alongside the Senior Accounts Assistant, Accountant & Operations Director.
• Oversee UK finances/expenses, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable for our parent company in Hong Kong.
• Liaise closely with logistics/supply team, sales teams, suppliers in the Far East and UK, and customers.
• Maintain bank accounts for both UK and HK operations.
• Manage UK overheads on Quickbooks Online, including reconciliation and updating management reports.
• Handle monthly salary payments, payments to HMRC for PAYE & NIC, and preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Process payments to suppliers, employee expenses, and for import/export activities.
• Take responsibility for financial queries and monthly overhead reviews with the Operations Director.
• Maintain and update customer invoice lists, process payments received, and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist in the transition of the parent company bank account from Hong Kong to the UK.
• Communicate daily with customers, factories, sales, and logistics teams.
• Perform ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

• Exceptional administration and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with accounting packages, ideally including Quickbooks.
• Team player with great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively self-manage and work under pressure.
• Positive, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Passionate about delivering superb customer service.

• 25 days’ holiday, rising to 27 days after 2 years’ service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Company Life Cover & Critical Illness Schemes.
• Complimentary use of on-site gym.
• 4pm finish on Fridays if workload allows (non-contractual).
• Flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working arrangement with some work from home. Typically, 2 days in the office / 3 days WFH

To apply for the Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV ASAP to avoid disappointment