Permanent Accounts Assistant (Accounts payable)

Permanent Accounts assistant (Accounts payable)

£32,000-35,000

West End (Hybrid)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with experience in Accounts payable? Are you excited by the buzz of the events and entertainment world? A prestigious talent agency, widely recognised as the most influential in its field, is seeking an exceptional Accounts assistant to join its dynamic finance team.

Key responsibilities include, though are not limited to:

  • Processing and reconciliation of purchase invoices within Xero and internal database
  • Processing high volume of weekly pay run
  • Managing foreign currency exchanges and payment processing via the Telleroo platform, ensuring 100% accuracy
  • Managing supplier and contractor invoices
  • Ensuring correct documentation to meet company requirements
  • Liaising with the sales team to manage the process from purchase > invoicing > collections
  • Cash collection including electronic transfers, credit card and cheque processing
  • Tracking expense receipts and logging internally
  • Assisting with credit control and sales ledger processes when required
  • Ad hoc administration duties

Key Requirements:

  • Experience in accounts payable, ideally in a service or talent management company
  • Experience with Xero accounting software is essential and proficiency in use of Excel
  • Meticulous attention to detail and due diligence to consistently meet high standards for accuracy
  • Be able to adhere to all data and cyber security regulations, protecting sensitive information and maintaining a secure environment
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise confidently with sub-contractors
  • A willingness to learn use of company IT database
  • Salesforce CRM experience would be preferred but not essential
  • Experience in sales ledger and credit control would be useful
  • Ability to pick up processes swiftly, as well as implement improvements in collaboration with the finance team
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable within a small team environment
  • Experience of maintaining up to date data entry in a busy working environment, with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to be proactive and take initiative where appropriate

What's in It for You?

  • Hybrid working - based just minutes from Oxford Circus in a fun, friendly office (1 day wfh after probation)
  • Annual bonus scheme - with significant incentive potential for the right person
  • Private healthcare and enhanced holiday allowance
  • Work in a collaborative, vibrant team where your voice is heard

Salary is dependent on experience.

Love Success is a top recruitment agency based in London, dedicated to connecting exceptional administrative and office support staff with the leading businesses across London and the UK. Whether you're a candidate seeking Personal Assistant roles in London or an employer looking to hire administrative and office support staff, our agency provides high-quality recruitment services tailored to your needs.

At Love Success, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these values into every aspect of our operations. Our unwavering commitment to these principles is evident in our recruitment practices and our comprehensive training and development programs. We partner with organisations that share our dedication to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, where individuals can be their true selves in the workplace. Together, we strive to promote equality and create opportunities for all.

Love Success is proud to serve as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

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