Accounts Assistant

A world leading company of direct-to consumer health and beauty brands are looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant / Book Keeper to join their well established finance team. The company is growing over 100% in the past year and looking to expand and strengthen their engagement with key bricks & mortar and online retail partners across the UK and Europe.

Job Title

Assistant Account

Location

North London

Work style

2 days office

Key Responsibilities:

1. Timely Invoicing & Documentation: Ensure accurate and timely issuance of sales invoices and credit notes.
2. Month-End Closing: Perform critical month-end procedures, including:
1. Reconciliation of sales, receipts (by channels), bank statements, and AP/AR contra accounts.
2. Preparation of accruals and prepayments.
3. Credit Control & Dispute Resolution: Monitor customer accounts, resolve billing disputes, and follow up on overdue payments.
4. AR Management: Provide weekly AR aging reports, track receipt postings, and ensure proper allocation of payments.
5. Multi-Currency Transactions: Handle postings and reconciliations for foreign currency transactions.
6. VAT Compliance: Reconcile and submit UK and International VAT returns accurately and on time.
7. AP Processing: Post and verify AP invoices (e.g., platform fees, vendor bills).
8. Audit Support: Assist with year-end audit preparations and documentation.
9. General Finance Tasks: Maintain organized filing systems and support administrative duties as needed.

Requirements:

1. Experience: 2+ years in accounts receivable, AP/AR, or general accounting (experience with multi-currency transactions is a plus).
2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) and Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
3. Attention to Detail: Strong reconciliation skills and ability to spot discrepancies.
4. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage deadlines for month-end and VAT submissions.
5. Communication: Confident in liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders for credit control and dispute resolution.