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Assistant Accountant
London (Victoria)
£38,000- £42,000 + bonus & benefits
We are looking for a hands on Assistant Accountant to support a rapidly growing division of a highly successful financial services business with international operations in 10+ countries.
This position reports to the Divisional Financial Controller and requires someone with a keen eye for detail who is hard working and a strong communicator.
If you are looking for a hands-on and varied accounts role where you can really add value, get involved and cover a broad range of duties then please apply.
Wish List
- Qualified AAT(level 3 or 4) or 3+ years experience in a similar role
- Prior experience of a transactional finance role
- People person who works well with colleagues at all levels
- Experience working in multi-entity or multi-currency business.
- A capable Excel user.
The Role
The successful Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following:
- Post routine and ad-hoc journals
- Support the Finance Manager and FC with production of monthly management accounts
- Raise and post sales invoices
- Process purchase invoices
- Prepare and process payments
- Update cashbooks
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Support the maintenance of staff expense accounts e.g. company credit cards, cash expenses and cash advances
- Assist in the preparation of VAT returns
- Assist with external audit queries and audit schedule preparation.
We need someone who is bright, enthusiastic and comfortable with the nitty gritty elements of finance in a fast paced international business.
Great attention to detail and an ability to handle queries both internally and externally is essential!
Your Profile
We are looking for a bright and adaptable Assistant Accountant who has experience delivering transactional finance tasks
Prior experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment would be a big bonus.
Experience of Sage would be a bonus as well as capable Excel skills.
Benefits
£38,000 - £42,000 plus bonus and benefits. This role is based in stunning offices in central London (near Victoria).
