Full job descriptionKenny Recruit are looking to find a progressive Accounts Assistant or an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client who is a well-established international luxury interiors and lifestyle organisation. Our client represents a portfolio of globally recognised premium brands. They operate across residential, hospitality and commercial sectors, the business is renowned for its commitment to exceptional design, craftsmanship and customer experience.
With a growing presence across the UK and Europe, the organisation offers an entrepreneurial yet collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop their careers. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a finance professional to join their UK finance team.
Working closely with the Finance Manager UK & Ireland, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting requirements and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. The position offers exposure to the wider business and opportunities to become involved in month-end reporting, statutory accounting and process improvement initiatives.
Salary Expectations: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum + benefits including a travel card
Location: Central London, 4 days in the office
Working Hours: 9am - 6pm
Key Responsibilities:Financial Accounting & Reporting
*Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts.
*Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
*Assist with the fixed asset register.
*Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and deferred rent schedules.
*Assist with monthly management accounts.
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
*Ensure all shipped orders are accurately invoiced.
*Raise sales invoices and credit notes as required.
*Act as the first point of contact for customer billing queries.
*Perform monthly credit control activities and monitor aged debt.
*Reconcile customer accounts and statements.
Purchase Ledger & Cash Management
*Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
*Prepare supplier payment runs.
*Resolve supplier queries and maintain strong relationships.
*Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
*Perform bank reconciliations and support daily bookkeeping activities.
General Finance Operations
*Manage intercompany recharges and reconciliations.
*Post payroll journals and maintain supporting records.
*Support VAT and CIS compliance activities.
*Liaise with HMRC when required.
*Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
*Support employee document administration where required.
*Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and business information.
Requirements:Essential
*Minimum 3–4 years’ experience within a commercial finance environment.
*Strong bookkeeping and transactional accounting experience.
*Experience preparing reconciliations and supporting month-end activities.
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
*Experience using ERP systems.
*Working knowledge of VAT and account reconciliations.
Desirable
*Experience within luxury goods, retail, interiors, furniture or consumer brands.
*Knowledge of FRS102.
*CIS experience.
*Italian language skills.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted candidates will obviously be contacted for this specific role and if you haven’t heard from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We’d love to give feedback to every applicant but due to the sheer volume of applications we receive, unfortunately this just isn’t possible.
We will keep your CV on file to contact you with regards to future roles and any other advice to help you. Alternatively, feel free to contact us for a chat.