Ignata Finance are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, talented and driven individual with a good understanding of Accountancy to join a well established retail business in London as an Assistant Management Accountant.
  
The role is varied and will be responsible for the Accounts Receivable function ensuring all processes are streamlined and all month-end deadlines are adhered to. The ideal candidate will have owned the accounts receivable function for over 2 years in their previous role and also understand the intricacies of retail sales reconciliations.
  
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  
* Reconciliation of all sales and receivables for the store and e-shop
* Main point of contact with the store for takings reconciliations
* Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and resolution of discrepancies
* Liaise with merchant services and Premier Tax Free
* Daily cashbook update
* Bank posting of GBP, EUR, USD, JPY accounts
* Raise monthly inter-company recharges
* Weekly Discount Report
* Weekly Footfall Report
* Monthly Freight & Duty Report
* Support the Management Accountant during month-end
  
  
The Ideal Candidate
  
Skills:
 
* Double entry Accounting
* Highly proficient in Excel
* Retail and e-commerce background
* Experience working with Sage X3 ERP and Retail Pro (not essential)
  
Attitude:
 
* An integral member of the admin team and bring cohesion between HQ and the store
* Add value to the role and always looking for ways to make things better
* Willingness to work hard and to drive the business forward
* Pay great attention to detail and have an inquisitive mind to resolve daily issues
* Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines within a team environment
* Good communicator and team player
* Working towards a professional qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)