At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage ledgers, process payments, and assist with month-end reporting.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing global organisation with a friendly team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salaries, flexible working, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Great chance to develop skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your accounting career with real responsibilities and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: AAT qualified with 2 years of accounting experience; ACCA studies are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- The Main Responsibilities
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledger records;
- Weekly suppliers' payment runs;
- Completing bank reconciliation in multicurrency;
- lntercompany invoicing and reconciliations;
- Liaising with suppliers and resolving supplier queries;
- Assisting Senior Accountant with ad-hoc duties;
- Assisting with month end reporting, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies, procedures and internal controls;
- Reconciling balance sheets;
- Completing and submitting VAT returns;
- Fixed assets register maintenance;
- Accruals/prepayments/deferred income/leases/loans month end journals;
- Preparing supporting schedules and documentation for annual statutory and Group audits.
- What you will need to succeed
- Be AAT qualified, ACCA qualification/ studies considered an advantage;
- Knowledge of UK VAT requirements;
- Have a 2-year post qualifications and proven experience of working as an accountant;
- Have great communication and organisational skills;
- Strong attention to detail, ability to investigate discrepancies and meet reporting deadlines;
- Have good Excel skills;
- Knowledge of Sage, Xero, Zoho is an advantage;
- Ready to work from office.
- What do we offer
- Competitive salaries;
- Flexible Working Environment, blended work formats;
- Work in a large and rapidly growing global organisation with a professional, friendly team;
- Multiple opportunities for career development and promotion;
- Private medical insurance.
Assistant Accountant (London) employer: RETN
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We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Accountant (London)
AAT qualified
ACCA qualification/studies
Knowledge of UK VAT requirements
2 years post qualifications experience as an accountant
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
