Full job descriptionAssistant Accountant
London / Hybrid
£35,000 | Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
A growing service-led organisation is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operation during a maternity cover period.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to gain broad exposure across management accounting, cash flow forecasting and financial reporting whilst working closely with an experienced Finance Manager.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the production of management information used to guide business decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
*Processing supplier invoices and managing purchase ledger activities.
*Raising customer invoices and maintaining sales ledger records.
*Supporting credit control and debt collection processes.
*Processing employee expenses.
*Completing bank, card and balance sheet reconciliations.
*Preparing payment runs.
*Producing month-end schedules and supporting documentation.
*Assisting with accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
*Supporting the production of management accounts.
*Maintaining and updating cash flow forecasts.
*Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
*Producing financial reports and analysis.
*Investigating reconciliation differences and unusual transactions.
*Maintaining financial records within the accounting system.
*Supporting external accountants and payroll providers when required. [Specs | Word]
About You
You will already have experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role and be looking to further develop your accounting career.
You’ll ideally have:
*Purchase ledger and sales ledger experience.
*Strong reconciliation skills.
*Exposure to month-end processes.
*Experience supporting management accounts preparation.
*Good Excel skills.
*Experience using accounting software.
*Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage recurring deadlines independently.
Desirable
*AAT qualification or active study towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
*Experience with cloud-based accounting systems.
*Exposure to forecasting and budgeting.
*Experience within a service-based, project-driven or technology-focused organisation. ]
This position offers hybrid working and would suit someone looking for a varied role within a collaborative and growing business environment.
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