We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our close-knit friendly team in our open-plan, West London office. Our vibrant, fast-paced, and startup-driven environment thrives on collaboration. This role will focus on supporting the Finance Manager as well as the wider team. As an Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up- to-date financial data, ensuring it is readily available to support informed decision-making across the business. Here, your voice matters, and your contributions go beyond merely supporting the bottom line; they will have a significant impact, providing a rare opportunity to directly influence the future of our award-winning drinks brands. Company Portfolio Overview Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto: A celebrated low ABV Italian liqueur launched in 2016, 50% owned by Pernod Ricard Italspirits: An award-winning 360-degree agency helping drinks brands achieve their ambition and grow market share, wherever their starting point. Savoia: A pioneering vegan-certified wine-based aperitivo brand launched in late 2021. The Opportunity Seize the chance to carve out your success within our entrepreneurial business at a critical time of growth. This role offers the perfect blend of challenge and opportunity for professional development, setting the stage for significant contributions to our financial health and strategic direction. Working Structure Embrace a work-life balance that suits you. Start your day anytime between 8am-11am and enjoy the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays, plus up to 6 additional WFH days per year. Our offices are located in West London. Role Responsibilities Accounts Payable Process supplier invoices and ensure they are posted to the correct nominal codes. Prepare supplier payments for approval by the Head of Finance and CEO, ensuring all processed invoices have received the necessary approvals. Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency. Generate purchase orders in the accounting system as requested by the team. Address and resolve supplier queries as they arise. Accounts Receivable Conduct monthly credit control activities to secure timely customer payments Report overdue payments to the appropriate team members. Ensure debtor payments are allocated correctly. Bank Reconciliations Complete multicurrency bank reconciliations for all 3 companies on a regular basis. Conduct monthly reconciliations of credit card and PayPal accounts. Other duties Manage all emails received in the finance mailboxes, ensuring they are dealt with quickly and efficiently. Support the review of personal and credit card expense claims to verify accuracy Additional opportunities Operational Finance Involvement: Beyond traditional accounting duties, you'll have the chance to contribute to operational finance tasks. This offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience in broader business operations, providing valuable insights into the interplay between finance and other areas of the company. Requirements Experience with processing invoices, reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. Understanding basic accounting principles and financial processes Excellent verbal and written communication skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Excel & Word Experience in using accounting software, preferably Xero and Dext. Advantageous but not essential Experience in the FMCG space would be ideal, spirits would be even better. Equal Opportunity and Compensation We are dedicated to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity across our portfolio of businesses. Candidates with varying levels of experience and equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply. Rates of pay/salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.