Accounts Executive (1 year contract)

£60,000 - £80,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description

The position is responsible for the accounting and administrative support of various accounting functions, including accounts payable/payment, fixed asset management, cash management, and sales billings/receipt management. The role ensures payments are made in accordance with established policies, recorded timely and accurately, and supports customer invoicing and receipts in accounts receivables. It also maintains the fixed asset module and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities
  • Facilitates the payment of vendors, including verification and checking invoices with required authorization approval.
  • Reconciles and records receipts from customers.
  • Maintains cashbook and prepares bank reconciliation.
  • Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
  • Checks and processes invoicing and receipts for customers.
  • Other related accounts receivable functions.
  • Records and maintains fixed asset module.
  • Supports monthly closing of accounts/HQ reporting (including forecasting).
  • Prepares reconciliation reports when required.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Degree preferred with at least 3 5 years of accounting experience in a similar function.
  • Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.
  • Excellent data entry skills and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
  • High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills.
  • Effective organizational, stress and time management skills.
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
  • Experience with Oracle accounting software system preferred.