Accounts Assistant

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom SHY Aviation Ltd Full time

**Role Type**: Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with paid additional on-call work)

**Location**: High Holburn, London

**Holiday entitlement**: 25 days per annum + UK Bank Holidays

**Company Overview**:
Established in 2011, SHY Aviation has risen to become a leader in the private aviation industry.

Our dedicated team of brokers is available around the clock, ensuring that we provide unparalleled service to our esteemed clients. Collaborating with top operators, we offer a meticulously curated selection of aircraft at highly competitive rates. As we continue to experience remarkable growth, we are excited to welcome dynamic individuals to join our close-knit and expanding family

**About Us**:At SHY Aviation, we're in the business of making dreams take flight. As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our vibrant and fast-paced team. Working closely with our Finance Director, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of our organisation.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Utilise Xero and manage financial data for two entities, SHY Aviation and SHY Lifestyle, both operating in multiple currencies.
- Ensure the accurate and timely posting of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions into our finance systems.
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
- Handle intercompany transactions seamlessly.
- Maintain meticulous records and organise documentation in the appropriate repositories.
- Contribute to ad-hoc accounting tasks.
- Continuously review and update customer and supplier ledgers.
- Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts and other balance sheet control accounts.
- Collect and input data for various financial spreadsheets.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices
- Propose changes or enhancements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

**Key Requirements**:

- Strong numerical aptitude with an unwavering attention to detail.
- Proficiency in computer operations, including familiarity with Zero or similar online financial software packages.
- Exceptional organisational skills to manage tasks efficiently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive problem-solving mindset.
- Self-driven and motivated to take initiative.

**What We Offer**:


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