My client a predominately central London, conference and events centre are actively seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their busy and small finance function

The role sits within a team of 4 reporting to the Finance Manager who will involve mainly varied transactional duties with some exposure to month end assistance. Study support is something they offer on successful completion of probation and performance.

• Undertake all duties associated with the day-to-day processing of transactions from source including sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger and cashbook SAGE modules ensuring agreed routine deadlines are met.
• Undertake the timely and accurate processing of transactions, ensuring completeness and integrity, within agreed routine deadlines.
• Prepare the mid-month and month-end supplier payment run, bi-weekly payments to the on-site catering company and any interim payments.
• Upload payment files to the online banking system, or prepare cheques when necessary, for review and release by authorised signatories.
• Ensure relevant catering purchase invoices are processed for payment in the first available weekly payment run after client sales receipts have been identified.
• Prepare ad-hoc reconciliations and undertake account analysis as required.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure all client credit card and bank transfer sales receipts are processed/recorded promptly.
• Undertake initial stages of credit control action and ensure an adequate audit trail is maintained.
• Escalate cases of continued non-payment to the Senior Finance Officer in accordance with agreed policy.
• Ensure all authorised claims for petty cash are processed, and reimbursed to staff, promptly.
• Ensure the petty cash float is always stored securely and is maintained within agreed limits.
• Provide pro-active support and assistance to the Finance Manager and Head of Finance.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and always provide a professional pro-active service.
• Undertake general administrative duties and any other tasks as directed by the Finance Manager and/ or the Head of Finance.