Average Accounts Clerk salary in City of London

KennedyPearce are working with a well-established group of companies within the construction industry based in the heart of the city of London. We are hiring a Accounts Receivable/ Finance Assistant to join the teamon a full time basis with 4-5 days in the office. We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive candidate with experience in Accounts Payable and Receivable. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently. Key Responsibilities: Manage billing, credit control, debt collection, and Fit-Out payment schedules.Handle client onboarding.Oversee retention payments and ensure compliance with contract terms.Process supplier and contractor invoices efficiently.Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.Manage the supplier and subcontractor onboarding process.Pursue rebate schedules and credit notes.Forecast and Prepare supplier and subcontractor payment runs.Resolve accounts in debit balance and handle supplier invoice queries.Review aged debtor and creditor reports and take necessary actions.Process business expenses within Sage accounting software.Perform bank reconciliationsHandle ad hoc administrative tasks as required.Complete VAT and CIS returns.Conduct nominal and tax code checks for financial reporting accuracy. Skills & Experience: Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a Finance Assistant or similar role, with experience in the construction industry being beneficial but not essential.Accounts receivables experience is essential

SUMMARY: Right Digital Solutions Limited has a fantastic opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its Finance team based in London on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role requires someone with a high degree of accuracy and ability to build strong relationships with suppliers. The role is a great opportunity to develop your finance career in an exciting and friendly environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Check/process invoices with accuracyEnsure accurate coding of all invoices on the systemObtain relevant approvals of supplier invoices in line with the company’s policiesRaise Purchase Orders for overheads (direct costs’ POs are managed by the system) and obtain relevant approvalsMatch invoices to Purchase OrdersAccurate set-up of new suppliers on the system in line with the company’s policiesSupplier statement reconciliationsSupplier queriesAssist with year-end AuditTravel/accommodation business bookingsOther ad-hoc duties ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar rolePrevious experience in highly transactional businesses is essentialKnowledge of CBS and/or Microsoft Dynamics is a great advantageAccountancy qualification (eg. AAT) is a great advantageStrong attention to detailFantastic communication skills, proactive and very organisedAbility to work as part of a team and independently with minimum supervision

Accountant / Insurance / ACCA / ACA / CIMA / Ledger / Data Permanent opportunity, hybrid working (2-3 days in the office), up to £45k base + bonus and excellent benefits packageKEY SKILLS: Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and studying towards professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent).Some insurance commercial experience Excellent MS Office skills including Excel THE ROLE:The Accountant will work within the finance team assisting in ledger preparation and data analysis. You will take ownership of monthly / quarterly journal postings and allocations and balance sheet reconciliations including any investigative work required, provide cover & support to ensure daily cash postings, balance monitoring & arranging expense, direct brokerage and claims payments for the weekly payment run are completed as required. THE CANDIDATE:The successful candidate will have 2-3yrs experience working as an Accountant preferably from within the insurance sector. You will be working towards your professional qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent), demonstrate experience in completing data and perform calculations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, be able to able to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and to meet deadlines with experience using MS Office (including MS Excel) and Accounting ledger software. THE CLIENT:London Market insurer