Accounts Assistant

Job Description

In March 2016, Quantexa was founded by a team with decades of experience in software, data and advanced analytics. We know the opportunity was big, every business with data at its core can benefit from what we’re doing, so we can hit the ground hard, pioneering a contextual approach.

In just over six years, we’ve grown from a few desks huddled in the corner of a shared space to having over 600 staff worldwide!

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis to support the organisation through its next phase of growth. Reporting to the Assistant Financial Controller, you will also be working closely with the Accounts Payable team and Financial Accountants.

About the Team

We are a hardworking and vibrant team that strives to get things done, whilst having fun while we do it. We have always recognised the value of teamwork.

We pride ourselves in being a diverse, balanced and fun bunch of accountants of all levels from various cultural backgrounds who bond over food and our exciting social events.

We are looking to grow our family even further, so if this sounds like the role for you then do apply.

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Preparing month end journals, including accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ownership of process improvements across the finance function
• Responding to business-driven requests for financial information and reporting
• Performing quarterly audit readiness reviews to streamline the annual audit process
• Supporting implementation and management of purchase order process
• Assisting and developing new procurement process
• Reviewing and approving all transactions ensuing they are accurately coded;
• Reviewing and controlling high volumes of employee and contractor expense claims - validating if they are within policy and correctly coded, following up with correct stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Assisting with forecasted cash flows
• Assisting Purchase Ledger with complex and Ad-hoc requests
• Credit control duties: sending statements and copy invoices, chasing payments due, liaising with internal account managers, and keeping client records updated using the credit control software
• Generating age analysis and commentary
• Monthly Credit Card Reconciliation and accruals
• Assisting with and preparing VAT, GST and other Sales tax returns
• Other ad hoc responsibilities as they occur

Requirements

• Those who have or who want to start their ACCA/CIMA/AAT journey
• Intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint
• Foundational understanding of expenses accounts and cost centres
• Good organisational skills
• Basic knowledge of VAT/Input & Output Tax
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to resolve queries and work with colleagues outside of finance
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High integrity and objectivity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work to strict deadline

Desirable Competencies:

• Experience with NetSuite and Expensify, would be ideal but not mandatory
• Use of Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order system
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Experience with UK VAT returns
• Experience of high-volume environment
• Experience using CSV uploads to assist with transaction posting

Benefits

Why join Quantexa?

We know that just having an excellent glass door rating isn’t enough, so we’ve put together a competitive package as a way of saying thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

We offer:

• Regularly benchmarked salary rates at the highest quarter following all principles of equal pay & company bonus
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid workplace & free access to global WeWork locations & events
• Pension Scheme with a company contribution of 6% (if you contribute 3%)
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up to 5 days) + birthday off!
• Work from Anywhere Scheme: Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period
• Work from Home Allowance
• Family: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare, EAP, Well-being Days, Calm App, Gym Discounts
• Team's Social Budget & Company-wide Summer & Winter Parties
• Tech & Cycle-to-Work Schemes
• Volunteer Day off
• Dog-friendly Offices

Quantexa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone feels welcome, valued, and respected. We want to hear from people who are passionate about their work and align with our values. Regardless of race, beliefs, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity or ableness – whoever you are, if you’re a curious, caring, and an authentic human being who wants to help push the boundaries of what’s possible, we want to hear from you.