Accountant in Barking

Accountant | Barking, London | Full Time | £44,000-£46,000 per annum

Our client is a London-based African Foods Wholesaler who has an exciting position available for a full-time Accountant based at their premises in Barking, London.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting function and will report directly to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the sales, purchase and nominal ledgers




• Monthly reconciliations of all accounts




• Prepare all Management Accounts for the Director




• Oversee and support the accounts function within the business




• Work with and support other members of the team




• Provide useful financial information to help management make decisions




• Take ownership of the accounts function

Requirements

Essential

• Several years of relevant practical accounting experience




• Experience working independently and taking responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function




• Good attention to detail




• Reliable, experienced, organised and hands-on




• Ability to take ownership of the accounts function




• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Experience within wholesale, FMCG, food distribution or a similar industry




• Good experience with Xero




• Relevant accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA




• Experience with other accounting systems will be considered if the candidate is confident with accounting software and can adapt quickly to Xero

What's In It For You

• Salary of £44,000-£46,000 per annum




• Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-6 pm (1-hour unpaid break)




• In-store staff discount




• To join a fantastic company




• To become part of a great team




• To showcase your knowledge and skill set