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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

We Do Group

Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month

Reading, Berkshire RG30 3HG

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Accountant to join a growing consulting business in central London, offering a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 plus benefits.
The ideal candidate should have at least 3+ years of experience in a transactional finance role, preferably within a multi-entity business.
Key responsibilities include purchase and sales ledger processing, managing payments, and performing bank reconciliations.
The role requires a motivated self-starter with solid knowledge of double entry accounting and strong Excel skills.
Candidates must be detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and capable of handling queries in a fast-paced environment.

Assistant Accountant

London

£35,000- £40,000 + benefits

We are looking for a hands on Assistant Accountant to support a growing consulting business based in central London.

This position reports to the Finance Manager 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

At least 3+ years experience in a transactional finance role
Experience working in multi-entity business.
Motivated self starter who can work independently when needed.
Solid knowledge of double entry
A capable Excel user.

The Role

The successful Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following:

Purchase ledger processing
Sales ledger processing
Managing the payments process
Post to and update cashbooks
Perform regular bank reconciliations
Process and maintain monthly staff expenses
Post necessary monthly journals
Assist preparation of VAT returns
Support the month end and year end process

We need someone who is bright, enthusiastic and comfortable with the nitty gritty elements of finance in a fast paced business environment

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 a broad range of transactional finance tasks.

Experience of finance systems is essential as well as capable Excel skills (Vlookups etc)

Benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 plus bonus and benefits. This role is based in central London with easy public transport links.

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