Assistant Accountant (Part Qualified)
London, UK
£30,000 - £32,000pa* (depending on experience)
Permanent, Full time + FULLY OFFICE BASED
Overview: Assist with the day-to-day accounting & finance function of the business.
Reporting: The role reports to the Financial & Management Accountant
Main Tasks & Responsibilities
- Accounts payable & receivable management including processing of supplier invoices and accurately entering payments to online banking platforms,
- Managing and maintaining profit & loss ledgers, balance sheet and control accounts,
- Assisting in processing basic payroll,
- Preparing quarterly management accounts and reconciliations,
- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and the reconciliation of VAT ledgers,
- Preparation and submission of ATED returns,
- Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements,
- Liaise with external accountants regarding the preparation and lodgement of Annual Financial Statements and Corporation Tax Returns,
- Liaising with HMRC and other statutory bodies as and when required,
- Continuous review of accounting & finance procedures to ensure most efficient processes are in place,
Key skills
- Strong accounting technical skills,
- Experience using Xero highly regarded, but not mandatory,
- Willing to make a proactive contribution to the company,
- Able to use own initiative and self-manage,
- Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail,
- Prioritisation of Workload,
- Maintenance of professional knowledge/CPD
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.