French Accounts Assistant / Production Accountant

Your new company
You will work for an established independent Creative Production company, based in the heart of London City.

Your new role
This is a newly created role which has come about due to the opening of a new office in Paris. You'll work in a finance team of four, supporting the Financial Controller. Your responsibilities will differ depending on your level of experience, including (but not limited to):

• Accounts Receivable - raising sales invoices (Billing), posting and allocation of receipts, Credit Control
• Accounts Payable - processing of high-volume supplier invoices, investigation and resolution of supplier queries (including liaison with Producers), set up of new suppliers, supplier statement reconciliation, preparation and execution of bi-weekly payment runs
• Production Accounting - closing jobs, allocating invoices to jobs, closing adjustment journals, keeping Sales master log updated
• Bank reconciliation
• Credit card reconciliation
• Petty cash (multi-currency)
• Quarterly VAT returns
• Accrual, prepayment and depreciation journals

What you'll need to succeed

• Recent, relevant experience working in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, Management Accountant or Production Accountant role
• You will be a driven and capable individual with a desire to learn and understand, ask questions and see the bigger picture.
• Xero/Dext system experience is highly advantageous.
• Basic understanding of VAT rules
• Strong Excel skills (including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Experience working with multiple currencies.
• Strong communication skills, particularly on the phone
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic and well-organised

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options are available with a hybrid pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 from home each week.
Study support package
Pension
21 days annual leave + bank holidays
£125 per month private gym membership following 12 months of employment
Genuine opportunity to get involved, take ownership and support the FC.

What you need to do now
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