Assistant Accountant

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations like Bank, Credit Card, Supplier Reconciliations, Accruals, Prepayments, Fixed Assets reconciliations etc.
• Assisting where required with month end processes & journals.
• Updating, reconciling and monitoring various cost tracker spreadsheets highlighting any queries.
• Preparation, reconciliation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Liaising with other members of the finance team regarding all Bank & PayPal issues.
• Assisting with the setup and preparation of Budget/Forecasts spreadsheets.
• Working alongside the rest of the finance team in the Cashflow forecasting process.
• Process and Control improvements
• Adhoc analysis and reports as requested by Finance Manager
• Payroll administration
• High involvement in the setup and assisting in the Annual Audit process, audit packs and relevant schedules

There may also be the opportunity to manage 1 member of staff depending on the successful candidate.

The client is looking for someone who is switched on, has excellent communication skills and is a team player. The company has grown considerably in the past few years, and as it continues to grow, the role will too develop into the role the successful candidate wants it to be.

The Client is looking for a candidate with:

• A minimum of two years experience working within a finance department

• Part-Qualified (studying towards your professional qualification)
• Experience with Sage Line 50/Sage professional
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• A retail background is preferred but not essential

Please only apply to this role if you can commute to South West London.