Assistant Accountant

Centre People Appointments

Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days

London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An established Japanese IT company in central London is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support their accounting team with daily tasks.
The role requires candidates to have strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, particularly with PivotTable, VLOOKUP, and IF functions.
Eligible applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should not require visa sponsorship, as the company does not provide visa support.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of up to £30,000, depending on experience, with mostly remote work options.
Candidates should have relevant experience in administration or accounting and a basic understanding of financial reporting and tax principles.

Ref: TK46447

An established Japanese IT company based in central London is looking for an Assistant Accountant.

You will support the accounting team with daily tasks.

Those with strong numerical and Microsoft Excel skill would be ideal for this role.

-------------------------------------------Eligible applicants:- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS, Graduate

- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorshipWork type: Mostly remote Visa support: NO

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TYPE: Permanent, full time

SALARY: Up to ?30k, depending on experience

LOCATION: Central London (Mostly remote work)

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:

- Assist with preparation of financial statements and management accounts

- Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions

- Setting up and processing bank payments using the online banking platform- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and bank statements

- Support month-end and year-end closing activities

- Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other tax submissions

- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

- Maintain financial records and ensure documentation is accurate and up to date

- Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed

- Support audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations

- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes

Assistant Accountant Ideal Candidate:

-Highly fluent at using Excel (PivotTable, VLOOKUP, IF)

-Relevant experience in administration or accounting

-Basic understanding of accounting, financial reporting and Tax principles and practices

-Business level of fluency in written and spoken English

-Numerical skills

-Some understanding of Japanese culture would be advantageous

** All applicants for the Assistant Accountant must have the right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

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