Job Information

An outstanding opportunity for a bright and committed individual, who is actively studying for a professional accountancy qualification (ie. ACCA) and is looking to make their next career move and join a professional finance team as a Assistant Financial Accountant, within a fast paced, rapidly growing company. This would suit someone who is looking to continue their development alongside completing their professional qualification which would give you the opportunity to reach your full career potential.

The Role

As the Assistant Financial Accountant (AFA) within the Finance team, you will be initially responsible for Accounts Payable. This will involve posting weekly supplier invoices onto Sage, setting up weekly supplier payments on our banking system and dealing with supplier queries. The role will then progress further to assist with Credit Control and Accounts Receivable.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Process all supplier invoices onto Sage for payment and enter electronic bank payments for authorisation.
• Dealing with all supplier queries, providing supplier remittances when requested.
• Capturing sales on SalesForce, raising invoices, processing client credit cards, issuing payment receipts, capturing cancellations and credit vouchers, maintaining a number of sales related Excel files.
• Daily sales update email to all staff and summary email to management.
• Processing of all sales invoices (USD, EUR & GBP) with correct VAT coding onto Sage.
• Chasing sales debtors via email and phone and maintaining the sales debtor status reports.
• Daily capture of bank receipts on SalesForce and the Excel sales files.

About You

The below captures what we believe are the key qualifications, skills and characteristics that you will need to demonstrate, to thrive and succeed in the role:

• Graduate with a minimum 2:1 from a leading university, ideally in finance or business related subject.
• Successfully passed some initial examinations of a recognised accountancy body.
• Excellent MS Office skills, specifically advanced Excel.
• Strong systems, process and analytical skills.
• The energy and ability to work accurately, deliver high standards and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: You need be able to work well with colleagues across the business.
• Commercial: A passion for business and real drive for its and your continued success.


What we Offer

Salary: £22k-£28k depending on experience.
Study support: The client will meet the study and exam entry costs of the first attempt of each paper of the professional accountancy qualification that you are studying for.

Additionally:

• A structured career path and development in a rapidly growing company with a global outlook.
• An opportunity to make your mark and actively participate in shaping the business.
• A fun and fast paced working environment. We expect you to work hard, but we also want you to have fun doing it. There are regular social events to allow our staff to get to know everyone in the business.



If you are interested in the above position please apply directly or contact Philip Rose on 0203 170 7242 or via email at Philip.Rose@cameron-james.co.uk



Cameron James offer specialist recruitment solutions to our clients and unrivalled opportunities to our candidates. But we`re not your typical recruitment firm. We strive at every opportunity to exceed expectations rather than just meet them. Our team of qualified professionals consult, advise and select based entirely on the facts. We specialise in a diverse range of industries including Accountancy, Senior Qualified Finance, HR & Training, Procurement & Supply Chain, General Insurance or Financial Services, from Graduate to Executive level, from SME through to blue chip organisations.