Accounts Assistant

Your new company
Central based Cheltenham firm

Your new role

In this role you work as part of a management accounts team supporting international clients.Job DescriptionYou will assist senior team members in delivering finance functions for a portfolio of international clients. Responsibilities include:

Payroll administration
Accounts payable processing and payments
Management of client funds
Employee expense reimbursements
Preparation of management accounts
VAT and other indirect tax support
International HR coordinationKey tasks involve:

Posting invoices and expense claims into accounting systems
Raising payments from client bank accounts
Reviewing payroll and services completed by overseas offices
Setting up bookkeeping in systems such as Xero, and configuring beneficiaries in banking platforms
Assisting with monthly management accounts in dual currencies
Supporting compliance queries related to statutory accounts and year-end reporting
Attending client calls and documenting actions
Liaising with UK and overseas offices to follow up on services
Responding to client queries and escalating issues to supervisors
Performing administrative duties and handling ad hoc queries with initiative
Ensuring all work is delivered to agreed deadlines
What you'll need to succeed
Desire to pursue an accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/AAT)

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly
Willingness to share knowledge and conduct research as needed
Awareness of risk and commitment to producing high-quality work first time
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting systems such as Xero and NetSuite
Keen attention to detailWhat you'll get in return

25 days leave
Parking
Study support
Great team to work with
What you need to do now

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