Assistant Accountant in London

Company Description

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs by providing high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high-profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail

Job Description

About the role

The Assistant Accountant is part of the Finance function. The role will quickly grow in responsibility and will be key in delivering a step change in value and support to the business. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for maintaining our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. There will be opportunities to get involved in other areas of finance and work closely with the Management Accountant.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Aid the Management Accountant and department with day-to-day accounting duties.
• Responsible for daily bank reconciliation to ensure timely accuracy of accounts.
• Managing accounts payable process, paying supplier invoices, and issuing remittance and supplier statements.
• Reconciling and resolving accounts payable queries.
• Provide cover for Accounts Receivable, posting sales invoices to the sales ledger when required.
• Contacting clients and vendors as necessary to ensure accurate and on-time payments.
• Reporting on creditors and communicating with internal stakeholders to provide status updates on aged items.
• Manage the administration of the business’s company credit card platform and assist the Finance Director in implementing process improvements and compliance.
• Dealing with queries and supporting the month-end close process, including posting accruals and prepayments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures.
• Management Accounting experience an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite productivity tools.
• Strongly detail-oriented with a heavy focus on maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounts.
• Innovative and proactive in questioning the norm and helping drive change.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned financial processes and tasks.
• Well organised.
• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration preferred.
• Part-qualified in AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Additional Information

Interview Process

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member
• Timed written assessment (arranged at a time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability
• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline
• Meet and Greet with the client

Research indicates that certain groups are less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single requirement. If you feel you meet some of the requirements and can offer a unique perspective to this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—you might be the perfect fit we're looking for!

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture, and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.