Assistant Accountant

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Posted a day ago, valid for 6 days

London, Greater London EC2V 7WS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Join an industry leader as an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.
The role requires three or more years of industry experience in a finance role covering core finance functions.
This position offers a competitive salary, though the specific amount is not mentioned in the description.
You will work closely with the Financial Controller and utilize NetSuite and automation tools to improve finance operations.
The role provides exceptional exposure and opportunities for professional growth within a modern office environment.

Join an industry leader as an Assistant Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This role offers the chance to work closely with the Financial Controller, gaining hands-on experience while leveraging automation to improve efficiency and accuracy across finance operations.This is an office based role, and you will be expected to be in 5 days a week. You will be operating from a sophisticated, modern office space. The role itself offers exceptional exposure and opportunity to progress. Key Responsibilities

Oversee the Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including invoicing, credit control, and payment allocations.
Manage Accounts Payable (AP), supplier payments, and invoice approvals, optimizing automation.
Perform bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
Ensure accuracy in intercompany transactions and reconciliations between entities.
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations for financial accuracy.
Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal postings.
Utilize NetSuite and automation tools to streamline finance tasks and reporting.
Support year-end activities, audits, and compliance reporting.

Key Requirements

Three or more years of industry experience in a finance role covering core finance functions.
Strong NetSuite or Oracle experience is highly desirable
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis, automation).
Experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
Background in balance sheet reconciliations.
AAT qualified or in the early stages of ACCA/CIMA.
Proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail.

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