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.