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Accounts Payable Assistant (0924)Jones Knowles Ritchie
29 days ago
  • LevelJunior
  • ProfessionsAccount Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accountant
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Jones Knowles Ritchie is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.
We started out in the world of packaging, but now we’re worldwide—from three founders, to more than 350 of us across the UK, USA and China. Together, we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.
But even more important than what we do, is why we do it. We’re here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that’s the only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.
We're looking for a Accounts Payable Assistant to join us, reporting into our Finance Director.
The Accounts Payable Assistant plays a key role in our Finance team, from ensuring accurate preparation of accruals and pre payments, to raising PO's and preparing correct entries in the P&L. This role is suitable for someone looking for their second position in Accounts Payable, with around one years of experience.
Responsibilities
  • Ensures adherence to agreed process and controls in order to manage risk, including expense sign offs, VAT accountability and petty cash.
  • Responsible for all invoice posting, expense processing, credit card claims and cash payment requests through Pegasus
  • Ensures purchase ledger is kept consistently up to date
  • Obtains approval for all supplier invoices, ensure payment terms are observed
  • Updates cash flow forecasts on a daily basis
  • Manage payment cycles, preparing regular payment lists to suppliers and staff for review and processing all payments through HSBC
  • Monthly monitoring of outstanding PO’s and monitoring accruals
  • Reporting monthly reconciliations and trade creditors
  • Weekly reconciliation and co-ordinating of petty cash and cash floats
  • Responsible for timeliness and accuracy of information and reporting
  • Proactively managers the creditor ledger
Requirements
  • One year of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Process driven; demonstrable logical mindset following process through to resolution
  • Strong communication skills; adept at raising queries with staff and suppliers
  • Previous experience working in a time driven industry such as consultancy or an agency is beneficial
  • Experience with buying in services is also advantageous

Skills Required

  • Accounts Payable
  • Reconciliation
  • Communication Skills

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