This Accounts Assistant role will support the finance team by covering maternity leave for 12months.
Client Details
Our client are a leading consultancy, with an international presence. There lean finance team are eager for a self-starter to support on a remote basis, covering day to day accounting and supporting month end.
Description
* Chase missing POs and file/allocate new ones
* Track PO extensions, request SOWs, and forward POs to CALs
* Input POs into the system
* Post receipts and reconcile on Xero daily
* Send debtor strikes, update cashflow, and resolve disputes
* Follow up on overdue payments and send monthly debtors report
* Send statements as needed
* Update client trackers, assist with PO allocation, and manage emergency payments
* Handle internal queries, assist with client admin, and provide audit support
* Support MGR with monthly PSA details
* Send reports to leads, upload invoices, and send timesheets/burndowns to clients
* Update & post journals for accrued income, prepayments, and deferred income
* Reconcile self-billing accounts and review revenue codes, expenses, and overheads
* Perform revenue, cost, and margin analysis, and prepare management pack reports
Profile
A successful Accounts Assistant should have:
* Experience in a similar accounting position
* Experience using accounting software
* Strong excel skills
* Finance experience within business / professional services sector
* Excellent verbal and written finance experience
* Quick learner, with proven ability to hit the ground running
* Ability to start immediately
Job Offer
* £35,000 - £40,000 salary
* 12 month FTC (maternity cover)
* Remote position (1 day per quarter in central London office)
* Immediate start