Accountant / Assistant Accountant

Responsibilities

• Posting the daily transactions and journals to enable us to purchase invoices.
• Reconciling collections of payments for the various accounts and processing payments to our client.
• Preparation of Group Management Accounts and Financial Statements for 8 entities.
• Assist with the annual audit.
• Preparing various reports and analysis as required.
• Reconciling Statement of Financial Position accounts.
• Preparation of accounts up to Trial Balance.
• Preparation of VAT returns.
• Month end journals Accruals and Prepayments.
• Intercompany journals and reconciliations.
• Exposure to foreign exchange, hedges, and various currencies.
• Posting of sales/purchase invoices.
• Reconciliation of client/supplier accounts.
• Processing expense claims.
• Bank reconciliations and posting bank transactions.
• Producing of payment runs.
• Payroll journals posting and ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining asset register and depreciation journals.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree in Financial or Accounting discipline or CIMA / ACCA Part Qualified

• Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills

• Experience working with QuickBooks or Xero accounting packages preferred.

• Prior experience working within financial services (desirable)

Skills and Knowledge

• Curious and inquisitive, flexible, and adaptable.

• Effective self-organisation and ability to plan, to complete tasks to deadlines.

• Positive, can-do attitude, pro-active and take the initiative.

• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Team player, able to work collaboratively with others.

• Strong self-awareness with a drive and commitment to own development.

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Must have the right to work in the UK.