Accounts Assistant

Issey Miyake is looking for a capable Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team for a 6 months+ maternity cover. We are looking for candidates that are experienced using Sage Line 50 and enjoy the variety of managing end-to-end accounts with Finance as your career path.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy of our daily finance operations. This is a hands-on position in a collaborative environment where your contribution will be valued from day one.

You will take ownership of general bookkeeping and accounting tasks, including:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping: Posting purchase and sales invoices, bank and sales takings reconciliations, preparing weekly payment runs, and reporting daily cashflow
• Credit control & Expenses: Assisting with credit control, posting travel/credit card expenses, and managing petty cash floats.
• Monthly tasks: Preparing intercompany invoices, performing concession and monthly cashflow reconciliations, and posting prepayments and accruals
• Team Support: Providing ad hoc reports and analysis, assisting the Finance Manager with month-end and quarter-end closing.

• Experience: 1–2 years in a similar role or currently working towards an AAT qualification.
• Systems: Proficiency in Sage Line 50 (with the ability to manage all ledgers) and Excel is essential.
• Approach: You should have excellent attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and a practical, problem-solving mindset and keen to develop your skills in accounting
• Culture Fit: We value a hands-on, collaborative attitude and a good sense of humour.