Description

Reports to: Group Financial Controller

Location: London

Salary: up to £35,000 DOE

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and committed Accounts Assistant to join a fast-paced finance function. The successful candidate will be supporting daily banking and reconciliation activities and month-end tasks. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant who is looking to join a successful and forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing of supplier invoices into Xero, correctly booking the relevant taxes where applicable. Raising sales invoices and liaising with clients to ensure payments are made on time. 
• Setting up payments for supplier invoices, payroll and staff expenses for all 3 entities on the weekly payment run, along with any ad-hoc payments that are required.
• Record bank transactions (payments and receipts) and perform daily multi-currency bank reconciliations for all accounts across all 3 entities and ensure all monthly bank statements are filed for audit purposes.
• Updating the global 12 week cash flow forecast with recent bank transactions, upcoming payments and POs, advising of any potential intercompany transfers that are required.
• Reconciliation of third party and freelancer costs for the individual studios. 
• Balance Sheet, Intercompany account reconciliations and accrual/prepayment journals postings as part of the month end process.
• Weekly aged creditors reporting, notifying the Group FC of any overdue invoices and liaising with the relevant region for credit control.
• Management and reconciliation of Spendesk and American Express. Ensuring all receipts have been uploaded by the purchasers, all costs are correctly coded with applicable VAT and exporting of payment expenses to Xero, ensure the platform has adequate funds and make bank transfers accordingly.
• Posting of payroll journals for 2 entities. 
• Assisting with VAT/GST/TDS returns and reconciling to the Balance Sheet. 
• Assisting with other statutory filings. 
• Other ad-hoc tasks that may arise to help support the finance team and wider business as and when required. 

What you’re like

• Ability to work positively and proactively with a desire to learn
• Excellent communication skills with confidence in partnering with stakeholders
• Self-motivated with exemplary organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage own workload effectively
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• A team player with a willing and helpful nature
• Studying towards a qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) would be desirable

What you’ll bring

• Previous experience in a finance position or a recent finance qualification
• Experience working with multi-currency accounts.
• Experience of working with Xero and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs etc) is desirable.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce accurate and meaningful financial data.
• Organised, methodical and proactive approach to work.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong initiative and willingness to learn. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Training budget
• Eye tests
• Wellness Support - Plumm
• Core hours 

The Agency

Unleash your creativity at Toaster, the award-winning agency that's shaking things up across the globe.

Born in London, we've spread our wings to San Francisco and New Delhi, collaborating with industry giants like Google, Samsung, and YouTube for over a decade.

But we're not just about big names. We're passionate about building a team that reflects the vibrant diversity of the world. We believe different perspectives spark better ideas, leading to groundbreaking work and exceptional results.

So, if you're ready to be yourself and push boundaries, we want to hear from you! We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique talents. If you need any adjustments during the process, don't hesitate to contact our People team.