Accounts Assistant

Your new company
You will work for a successful Talent Agency, based in the heart of central London. It is a vibrant, fast-paced, at times high-pressure, (and dog-friendly) office environment.
Your new role
You will work within the client finance team of ten people, reporting to the Senior Managers. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Client account reconciliation
• Credit Control (chasing due/overdue payments)
• Liaison with clients and accountants to investigate and resolve queries
• Daily input of booking information on the system
• Processing client payment runs (twice-weekly)
• Monitor and escalate any outstanding balances of concern
• Maintenance of client financial records
• Working with multiple currencies

What you'll need to succeed
You'll evidence previous recent, relevant experience working in a similar Accounts Assistant role. Immediate availability or a short notice is preferred. However, candidates on up to a 1-month notice period will be considered. To be successful in this role, you will be deadline-driven and have excellent attention to detail, effective and clear communication skills (with the ability to converse with both finance and non-finance personnel), and a proactive, client-centric mindset.

What you'll get in return
This company offers a generous allowance of 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health support). Working hours are 9-5:30 Monday-Friday. Please note that this is a full-time, office-based role (i.e. hybrid working is not available).

What you need to do now

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