Assistant Accountant

London (close to Victoria)

£38,000- £40,000 + bonus & benefits

We are looking for a hands on Assistant Accountant to support a rapidly growing division of a growing consulting services group with global operations.

This position reports to the 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 early stage ACCA/CIMA studier
• 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 FC with the 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 highly desirable.

Experience of Sage would be a bonus as well as capable Excel skills.

Benefits

£38,000 - £40,000 plus bonus and benefits. This role is based in stunning offices in central London (near Victoria).