Sales Ledger Accountant

Housed within Knowledge the team is a patient, nurturing bunch, with 15team members in total running the finances of the 20+ group companies that makeup Freuds Group. There’s a lot of experience and knowledge on the team, whichis tapped into frequently working in such a fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a skilled and detail-orientedindividual who will be fully across the Sales function: raising invoices,maintaining the sales ledger and business partnering with directors andpartners across the company providing support through all elements of sales,chasing on unpaid client invoices and supporting the wider finance team.

• Raising sales invoices accurately and timely in line with client contractual agreements
• Raising sales invoices accurately and timely in line with client contractual agreements
• Managing aged debtors with follow ups and reporting
• Assisting in debtor reporting across clients to relevant Partners and Directors
• Supporting the commercial team in managing accrued and deferred income ensuring that Purchase Orders and billing instructions are chased in a timely manner
• Ensuring that all projects are reconciled to Paprika(accounting software) highlighting budget overages and underspends in a timely manner
• WIP management
• Preparation of Working Capital reports for the Board Pack with detailed notes against overdue items
• Responding to agency queries regarding client finances
• Assisting with management accounts at month end
• Maintain accurate Treasury records and report on daily movements
• Business partnering with key members of the Senior leadership team providing financial support across several key clients
• Audit support as required
• Assisting with monitoring and managing the finance inbox regarding sales ledger emails, ensuring timely action and proper filing

Ad hoc responsibilities

• Training the wider agency on commercial awareness and empowering budget keepers to be able to view projects on a real time basis within Paprika
• Assist in posting daily receipts to the sales ledger onto Paprika accounting software
• New client setup
• New job codes setup

• 1-year previous accounting experience including sales ledger activities (WIP management, invoicing, accrued & deferred income)
• Confident communicator
• Proactive
• Solid foundational accounting and finance knowledge
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF)
• Confident working independently and as part of a team with excellent organisational skills

Desirable requirements:

• Previous use of Paprika
• Studying towards their ACCA/CIMA qualifications
• Previous experience in an agency (PR, Advertising, Marketing)