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Assistant Accountant

Huntress
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a day
Location

London, Greater London W12 9JB, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Accountant position is available at a leading manufacturing business in West London, offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of accounting and finance experience and be part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA).
  • Key responsibilities include accounts processing, ledger maintenance, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end reporting.
  • The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of SAP ERP (FICO module), advanced Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities.
  • This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development within a diverse and inclusive finance team.

Assistant Accountant

About the Role

Are you an aspiring accountant looking to grow your career? We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team of a leading manufacturing business based in West London

Reporting to the Head of Finance

, reporting directly to the Head of Finance, Accounting & IT. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts Processing: Record payments, receipts, and daily transactions in SAP ERP (FICO module)
  • Ledger Maintenance: Keep bank ledgers up to date and perform monthly bank reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process AP invoices (purchases & OPEX) and manage cash collection activities
  • Master Data Management: Maintain accurate records for products, vendors, and customers
  • Month-End & Reporting: Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings and prepare balance sheet & P&L variance analysis
  • Revenue & Intercompany Reconciliation: Ensure accurate revenue recognition and reconcile intercompany balances
  • Cash & Credit Management: Monitor weekly cash positions, prepare payment runs, and manage credit control & outstanding balances

Additional Responsibilities

  • Support projects led by the GL Accountant
  • Participate in finance team meetings and collaborate across departments
  • Provide prompt and professional responses to accounting queries

What We're Looking For

  • Part-qualified (ACCA / CIMA)
  • 3-5 years of accounting & finance experience
  • Strong knowledge of SAP ERP (FICO module) and advanced Excel skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills, thriving in a multicultural team
  • Adaptable with a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to take on diverse responsibilities

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.