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Client Accountant - Luxury brands - Central London

  • Location: London
  • Salary: £25000 - £33000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: finance
  • Contact: Charley Callier
  • Contact Email: charley.callier@handle.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 08 January 2022
  • Job Ref: BBH09122021

Client Accountant - Luxury brands - Central London

A new Client Accountant role has become available within a leading, fast growing Arts business based in Central London. This Client Accountant will be responsible for with debt management, consignor settlements, and all related queries, this role will provide off-site and on-site support.

This is a client facing role within a busy, fast paced environment. They are currently offering hybrid working with a split from the home and office and chance to really immerse yourself within the business.

Key responsibilities:

  • Work closely with colleagues, Specialist Art Departments and business support functions to offer a seamless and proactive solution to the Client Accounting function
  • Create and issue buyer invoices, alongside private sales and after sales invoices
  • Oversee and assist with the processing of payments for buyers and vendors in an accurate and timely manner
  • Lead on debt management activities and all formats of buyer payments, allocation of funds and issuing of collection orders
  • Review consignor contracts and enter charges and adjustments as necessary
  • Settle consignor payments
  • Support reporting and settlement processes
  • Assist with management reporting on cash flow, debtors and other ad-hoc reports as needed
  • Directly support and attend offsite sales for sale support as required
  • Perform any other ad-hoc duties/special projects as requested

Key skills:

  • Sufficient professional experience working in accounts payable and accounts receivable roles
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to confidentally communicate at all levels
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks.
  • Ability to self-motivate and work autonomously or as part of a global team
  • Adept at learning customised computer systems
  • Proactive with excellent organisational skills
  • Sound financial and compliance acumen

Apply today!

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