Assistant Accountant - London, United Kingdom - Absolute Recruit

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Description

  • Managing one Accounts Assistant
  • Using

SAP

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

LONDON BASED

SALARY:
£40,000 - £45,000 + BENEFITS

HYBRID WORKING

The Opportunity:
A leading International Financial Services firm are looking for a strong, eloquent and motivated individual to join the team.

You will be working with a diverse array of colleagues and the role is to support the Senior Management Team in ensuring the operationsactivities of the department are effectively and efficiently completed.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising the Account Assistants to deliver business goals against timelines, whilst developing the team's ability.
  • Budget creation and analysis between budget and actual/estimated amounts on a monthly basis.
  • Verifying suppliers and merchant payments prepared by Accounts Assistants.
  • Assist with the completion of month end reporting as directed by Statutory and Tax Manager.
  • Cashflow management as there is no cash shortage and to use the cash strategically.
  • Be the key liaison between third parties and the finance teams such as: banks, accounting system vendors, accounting firms, tax consultants, auditors etc.
  • Ensuring reconciliation journals are posted accurately, investigating any anomalies while reviewing various schedules.
  • Participate in the preparation activities for financial audit / internal audit as required.
  • Providing support and induction to the new starter to make sure all the areas are covered during the handover processes.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

  • Strong accounting skills and an understanding of accounting operations, accounting systems and UK GAAP.
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in "
    SAP"
  • Excellent people management skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships internally and externally.
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative.
  • Actively pursues learning and selfdevelopment to enhance personal, professional and business growth, shares learning.

Benefits:


  • Hybrid working (2 Days in the office and 3 Days at Home)
  • Casual office attire
  • 15% Discretionary Company Bonus (Performance Related)
  • Study Support can be supplied
  • 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Holiday entitlement increases after each year of service, max 25 days after 5 years of service)
  • Private Medical Care
  • 5% Pension Contribution
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