"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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Junior Finance Assistant – Salary up to £28,000 – VFR3073

Role:                           Junior Finance Assistant  

Sector:                        Creative PR Agency  

Location:                     Central London – Hybrid 3 days in the office

Salary:                        £25,000 – £28,000 + Partial Study Support Package

Permanent:                Full time 9.30am – 6pm (Flexible)

Reference:                  VisionFR 3073

VisionFR are delighted to be acting on behalf of a vibrant independent creative agency with offices based in UK, USA and Europe. They offer a great working environment and are now looking for an engaging finance junior to join their finance team.

Finance Junior Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of Purchase Ledger ensuring supplier invoices are recorded accurately
  • Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox ensuring queries are actioned
  • Post payments and update bank reconciliations on a weekly basis
  • Process employee expenses, ensuring the correct VAT amounts are reclaimed while adhering to UK VAT rules
  • Review outstanding Purchase Orders monthly to ensure job bags are accurate
  • Process payment runs (currently twice a month)
  • Reviewing Aged Creditors and ensuring Supplier Statements are reconciled.
  • Support Finance Managers with chasing receipts from Clients and preparing job bags
  • Assist the Finance team with the annual audit process and ad-hoc requests as required
  • Support the Sustainability Team with reporting information

What Success Looks Like

  • Ensuring creditors are clean with minimal cash balances
  • Freelancers and Staff Expenses are paid on a timely basis
  • Nominal invoices are posted within the correct period
  • Ad-hoc / off-cycle payments kept to a minimum
  • Queries escalated to appropriate team member
  • Accurate postings to job and nominal ledgers

Key Requirements for Junior Finance Assistant

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Be able to communicate financial information to creative people
  • Cheerful, positive attitude when dealing with suppliers and clients
  • Paprika Software – Bonus – not essential

Company Benefits

  • Hybrid model – 3 days in the office Mon, Tue, Thu
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays  
  • Closed between Xmas and New Year
  • Discretionary bonus – dependent on success of the business
  • Company Pension – 4% Match
  • BUPA Healthcare
  • Gym Membership
  • Study Support – Exam Cost, Membership Cost, Day off for exam

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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