Assistant Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
*maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
*Reconcile in supplier and customer accounts
*Completing daily/monthly bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
*Processing transactions and maintaining accurate records using Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
*Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
*Maintaining and reconciling Intercompany accounts
*Preparing and submitting quarterly Covenant reports
*Submitting VAT returns, payroll administration, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
*Preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
*Supporting audits, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
*Providing general finance administration and supporting process improvements.
Essential Criteria
*Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
*Working in a Accounts Assistant at least 4 years
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office
*Expertise with using Excel
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
*Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
*Proactive, reliable, and organised approach.
*Have experience with covenant reporting
*Experience with Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
*Understanding with using HMRC/GOV.UK services and companies house
Desirable
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
*Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
*AAT / ACCA qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.


Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Haggerston -Office-based, depending on business requirements.
Remote location – occasionally must travel to different offices across England
Job number 4121326

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Company Details:
Quint Education
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Education
Quint Education is an Early Years Consultancy agency operating since late 2014 that specialises in the early year’s sector. We work with day nur...
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