Mintel has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our dynamic Head Office Accounts Department. This 6-month position is a well suited to an individual that is looking to start their career in accounting and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Purchase Ledger: processing invoices/credits by coding and posting, communication with suppliers, preparing payment runs 
• Review of employee expenses and company credit cards

• Purchase Order overview: processing and reviewing purchase orders, communication with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring documentation is accurate. 

• Bank receipts and payments postings 

• Assist with month-end close 

• Liaising and working with regional offices in APAC and Americas for payments and transfers 

• Help where necessary throughout the accounts department and participate in any ad-hoc projects as and when required 

To be considered for the role, candidates must: 

• Have previous experience of working in Accounts and demonstrate good working knowledge of AP processes is preferable, however, a candidate with less experience and looking to work towards a professional qualification will also be considered. 

• Highly numerate with good attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines 

• Work on own initiative and well-organised 

• Have a good level of written and oral communication skills 

• Possess intermediate excel skill - advanced excel desirable 

• Good IT knowledge will be required 

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