Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Junior Accountant

About Us:

At DSPE UK Ltd, we have been pioneering advancements in the Event Tech space since 2006, serving a diverse range of industries from eSports to festivals. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of Box Office and Access Control support in the UK and across Europe. Our expertise spans ticketing, wireless solutions, photoshoots, staging, pyrotechnics, and more. We have strong relationships with partners like Eventbrite, Ubiquiti, and Square, and have provided solutions and consultancy in venues around the UK and Europe, including the NEC Birmingham and Olympia London.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant / Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This part-time role offers flexibility and is ideal for someone looking to develop their accounting skills while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cashflow Forecasting: Assist in preparing and maintaining accurate cashflow forecasts to support financial planning.
• Supplier Payments: Process supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Invoice Coordination: Manage incoming and outgoing invoices, ensuring proper documentation and timely processing.
• Retrieve and Organise Supplier Invoices: Access multiple supplier portals to download invoices and ensure they are properly organised for processing.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and other ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.
• QuickBooks Management: Utilize QuickBooks for bookkeeping, transaction recording, and generating financial reports.
• Profit & Loss reporting on projects and customers.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial tasks, reporting and other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Experience: Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role is desirable.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with travel booking and financial tracking systems.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel.
• Education: AAT Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience supporting a team of contractors