M and C Consultancy Limited is one of the UK's leading market access agencies, and part of the broader Havas Health network.
We are currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our growing team.
The role is permanent, full-time and hybrid with 2-3 days in the office at Kings Cross, London.
The Role Overview You will work with the Financial Controller to prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis and reporting.
You will support the business to achieve key financial objectives specifically containment of costs by ensuring processes are consistent across businesses and liaise with Shared Services departments (accounts payable, treasury, anti-fraud) to ensure a smooth flow of information.
Core Duties & Responsibilities: Purchase ledger processes Sending purchase invoices to credit control Organising payments Assisting with setting up new suppliers/employees' accounts on accounting system Assisting with supplier queries Supporting Purchase Ledger department with ad-hoc tasks Sales Ledger/Revenue processes Raising clients' invoices as per instructions and in line with company policies and procedures Creating new client accounts and setting up projects as requested Purchase order reconciliation Supporting Purchase Sales Ledger department with ad-hoc tasks (i.e.
: chasing payments) WIP analysis Assisting with month-end processes Preparing and posting monthly journals (fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, payroll) Maintaining fixed assets register and other ad-hoc reporting duties Balance Sheet account reconciliations Assisting with P&L preparation (variance analysis and interpretation) Assisting with the forecasting/budgeting process Assisting with audit queries Ad hoc local unit and Group reporting projects/requirements.
You will bring: Part or fully qualified AAT, and/or educated to graduate level 2-3 years of previous experience working in a finance role Proven planning skills and used to working to tight, non-negotiable reporting deadlines Excellent attention to detail (both numerical and written) Ability to work effectively and efficiently with people across the business Advanced Excel skills are essential and must have experience in using financial systems (Agresso accounting system experience an advantage)