"I was very impressed by the efficient manner in which Visionfr approached our brief. Upon providing clear direction on our requirements, the VisionFR team was able to consult with us to refine that brief before vetting and then delivering to us a great caliber of candidates at lightning speed from which to interview. I found the process seamless and swift."

David Shiell MD/Founder
Web Liquid Group

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Finance Assistant – Communications Agency – VFR3290

Role: Finance Assistant

Sector: Beauty Communications Agency

Location: Central London

Permanent: Hybrid 3 days working in the office, 2 days from home

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000

Reference: VisionFR 3290

VisionFR is delighted to be seeking a Finance Assistant on behalf of our client a growing beauty communications agency. You’ll be a vital member of the team, handling end-to-end Accounts Payable and supporting a strong finance team.

Finance Assistant Key Responsibilities:

  • Management of Accounts Payable Inbox
  • Process purchase invoices
  • New Vendor creation process
  • Respond and engage with suppliers via email and telephone, resolving queries in a timely and appropriate manner
  • Prepare weekly supplier pay runs and input all bank payment entries to accounting system
  • Manage and prepare payments for staff expenses
  • Process bank and BACS payments to suppliers and send remittance advices
  • Aged Creditor reporting – Monitoring monthly
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Supplier reconciliations and maintenance of ledgers
  • Facilitate AP Month end closing within the deadline
  • Provide requested documentation for audits

Finance Assistant Skills and Experience Required:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Previous experience in similar role within a creative agency.
  • Genuine desire to learn and progress rapidly
  • Knowledge of finance systems  
  • The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail and a hard-working, diligent  attitude and work well in a fast paced environment
  • Paprika desirable
  • Good A’ levels essential
  • Ideally a finance degree
  • Full Right to Work in the UK
  • Must understand marketing and communications/media/entertainment environment

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful

discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.

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