Group Accounts Assistant - Finance

Housed within Knowledge the team is a patient, nurturing bunch, with 15 team members in total running the finances of the 20+ group companies that make up Freuds Group. There’s a lot of experience and knowledge on the team, which is tapped into frequently working in such a fast paced environment. The team is very welcoming and social; first on the dance floor at any event, usually the last to leave and love nothing more than a team Dishoom Breakfast to break up the week.

We are looking for a skilled Accounts Assistant who will cover both Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger as well as support the Group Finance Manager in delivering accurate and timely financial information for key companies within the group. This role plays a vital part in the “incubator” function of Freuds Group, helping to accelerate the sustainable growth of new and newly acquired entities, as well as the Investment and Hospitality arms more recently introduced.

• Accurately log purchase invoices on Paprika accounting software

• Reconcile supplier ledgers regularly to ensure accurately reflect creditor position

• Check and set up new suppliers on Paprika accounting software in line with approval process

• Ensure that weekly outward payments are made in accordance with payment terms

• Chase outstanding debt in accordance with payment terms

• Post daily receipts to the sales ledger on Paprika accounting software

• Ensure that sales invoices are raised in line with revenue and supporting client approvals and agreements are in place

• Proactively report to the Group Finance Manager on debtors, accrued revenue and WIP balances weekly

• Reconciliation of all bank accounts

• Review and process employees’ expenses on a bi-monthly basis

• Fixed assets registers maintenance

• Intercompany reconciliations

• Preparation of reporting on working capital for the Board Pack

• Management accounts preparation for less complex entities

Please send your CV to freudsgroupcareers@freuds.com