Assistant Financial Administrator

About us: Established in 1876, Blinkhorns serves some 3500 individuals and owner managed businesses. Our client base is predominantly drawn from the media and entertainment sectors, in particular film, television and theatre. We also provide services to clients involved in other areas such as the motorsport, property investment, retail, charity and service sectors. What you can expect: You will interact with a wide range of staff on a daily basis from Bookkeepers to the Senior Partners, meaning you will gain valuable insight into a broad range of areas that will allow you to develop a useful understanding of how the world of accountancy and business operates. Whilst we are predominantly a Media and Entertainment firm, experience in this area is not a pre-requisite, although an interest or awareness is useful. We would, however, expect you to have some experience in accounting or finance. We also have a wide range of other clients from property investors to technology companies so you will gain an insight into how individuals and limited companies in other industries operate. Role; Management Accounts and Reporting ·Upload daily bank transactions into the accounting system and perform bank reconciliations. ·Complete monthly reconciliations of petty cash card accounts (Soldo) and company credit cards. ·Process and arrange payment of employee expense claims. ·Maintain the purchase ledger, including the processing and posting of supplier invoices, preparation of supplier payment runs, and reconciliation within the accounting system. ·Post disbursements and recharges to client accounts, maintaining clear and accurate supporting documentation to assist with query resolution. Client Account Services • Prepare payment files for upload to the bank, ensuring all payments are appropriately authorised and supported by accurate documentation. • Perform monthly client account reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies. • Take client credit card payments over the phone, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and maintaining a high level of client service. Essential Skills and Experience AAT part qualified or experienced Sales/Purchase ledger clerk Software: Microsoft 365 suite of apps, including Teams Experience of CCH, Twinfield, Basecone, QBO preferred What we offer • Further training and development within the role • A competitive remuneration package and full CPD training • Company Pension Scheme • Annual payment of professional subscriptions • Option to work from home 1 day per week and flexible working hours • 7 hour working day • Regular staff and team events organised by a dedicated in-house social committee • 20 days annual leave starting allowance (plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas close down) and 5-day additional entitlement over time • Other benefits including life and critical illness cover and provision of office refreshments including fresh fruit delivery and stocked drinks fridges for after work socials on Fridays