Accounts Assistant in London

Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position will be based from our London office on a full-time basis, with potential for hybrid working following a 3-month probation. The Accounts Assistant will support the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients, assisting with day-to-day financial operations, and ensuring all transactions are recorded and processed efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities

• Year end accounts
• Preparation of annual accounts for portfolio of clients for senior review including:

• Preparation of Excel working papers
• Completing reconciliation of balance sheet accounts where required
• Inputting QuickBooks Trial balances into CCH accounts production program
• Preparing notes to the accounts as appropriate based on appropriate accounting standards (FRS102 1A, FRS 105)
• Preparing accounts from incomplete records
• Preparation of draft corporation tax computations for senior review
• Liaise with business management department to resolve year end accounting queries
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of the annual confirmation statements
• Raising sales invoices as directed
• Attaching relevant supporting documents to the sales invoice – royalty statement summary sheet, VAT self-billing invoice, contract re show fees, contract re recording/publishing advances etc
• Allocated receipts against sales invoices
• Posting bill into Quick Books purchase ledger
• Attaching copy bill to Quick Books transaction
• Raising payment online with supporting payment pack for account manager review
• Saving payment pack on the server
• Run daily bank balances for the account manager
• Reconciling bank accounts at least on a monthly basis
• Posting petty cash and tour manager floats
• Reconciling formally to cash on hand on a monthly basis
• Posting and reconciling intercompany accounts on QB in local currencies
• Revaluating foreign currency balances at month end
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns, management accounts, tour accounts, and annual accounts
• Assisting with gathering information with personal and corporate tax returns

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required; accounting background is not mandatory
• Open to recent graduates and high school graduates
• Candidates who have started, or plan to start, ACCA are encouraged to apply
• AAT studies (completed or in progress) are preferred for more junior-level candidates
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (in person, phone, and email)
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize effectively
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy
• Solid interpersonal skills and other key soft skills (i.e., communication, time management, emotional intelligence, adaptability, active listening, critical-thinking, etc.)