Commission & Accounts Assistant

Accounting / Auditing / Finance

About the Employer

Job Description

ACCOUNTANCY

MORTGAGES WEALTH

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Trainee Development - Gold

Join WIS Accountancy - Your Path to a Successful Accountancy Career!

CIMA Training Quality Partner

WIS Accountancy founded in 2009, is a leading Digital Accountancy, Bookkeeping, Tax and Business Advisory firm in Greater London, Southeast and Southwest England. We cater to growth-oriented SME businesses, Micro businesses, Self-employed individuals, and high-net-worth individuals.

We stand as a prominent provider of expert accounting services and have earned the esteemed Training Quality Partner (TQP) accreditation from both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Our client base is entirely UK based, and we operate from our offices in Sri Lanka, situated at Bernards Business Park, Dutugemenu Mawatha, Kohuwala. To get a better sense of who we are, please visit our website at www.wisaccountancy.co.uk.

Commission & Accounts Assistant

Background

To assist with all day-to-day accounting aspects for a Company based in the UK, including commissions processing, preparation of Management Information relating to commissions received by and paid out by the Company to its advisers and lead providers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounting
  • Any bookkeeping for the Company on Xero, including bank reconciliations and other balance sheet accounts as requested.
  • Preparations of weekly banked sheets
  • Clawback analysis of Insurance Products
  • Providing information on the performance of the Company to the Directors as required
  • Maintaining all financial information on the Company's operational CRM system.
  • Commissions Processing
    • Analysis and review of the Company's commission statements, ensuring the Comms system is updated with the latest commission statements.
    • Complete Adviser banking sheet
    • Maintain Accessible banking and payout sheet.
    • Check cases for Company's Admin fees.
    • Process payments from clients and membership fees from Advisers if required.
    • Maintain records for the retention account.
    • Maintain percentage payout check sheet.
    • Comms received sheet call centre.
    • Clawbacks call centre analysis.

Attributes and Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience using Xero accounting software.
  • Possessing an HND/degree or an equivalent qualification in accounting or finance
  • Can do attitude with an inquisitive mind
  • A minimum of 5 years accounting experience with financial services businesses
  • Candidates should be adaptable to UK Office hours: Monday to Friday, 2.30pm to 10.30pm in the winter and 1.30pm to 9.30pm in the summer (SL time).
  • A need to work collaboratively and constructively with all members of staff particularly the executive management team.

Why Join Us?

As part of the WIS family, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work in a safe and friendly environment with a focus on Consistency, Respect, Transparency and Building Relationships.
  • Receive regular training and stay updated with the latest changes in accounting, taxation, and technology.
  • Educate and inspire our clients to understand and love their numbers, helping them achieve their personal and business goals.
  • Benefit from a results-oriented work environment that values output over working hours.

What We Offer?

  • A competitive salary
  • EPF/ETF contributions
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Opportunity to attend training and work in the UK.
  • 25 days of holidays, plus UK bank holidays, after completing one year of service
  • Weekends off (unless necessary)
  • Team events, lunch/dinner outs at 5-star restaurants and staff trips - all expenses covered by the WIS.
  • Staff counseling service to maintain a positive work-life balance.
  • Support for your charity initiatives.

Residents around Nugegoda, Borelasgamuwa, Maharagama, Kalubowila, Dehiwala, Wellawatte, Bambalapitiya, Ratmalana and Mount Lavinia are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

If you believe WIS Accountancy is the perfect home for you, please send your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you would be an excellent fit to [email protected]