Assistant Accountant

JasperRose ,
London, Greater London
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £18 per hour

Overview

An Assistant Accountant is required to join a Luxury Retail Business in Central London. This role has been created to cover an upcoming Year End with expected duration of at least 3 months. The Line Manager has mentioned that this business are constantly undertaking new projects so if the successful Assistant Accountant proves themselves within the role then there is an opportunity to move within the accounting function to assist. As the successful Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for assisting a team of 8 with the day to day accounting of their various retail outlets. Duties will include: Maintenance of both Accounts Payable and Receivable To ensure all data is processed accurately and on a timely basis to meet the tight reporting deadlines Preparation of monthly financial accounts Balance Sheet reconciliations Accruals & Prepayments Journal preparation & entry Support Quarterly VAT Returns Allocation of budgeted overheads into different cost centres Variance Analysis - Actual vs Budget Preparation of reports Preparation & maintenance of foreign exchange rates in accounting system The successful Assistant Accountant will be Part-Qualified in a relevant accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA) and ideally have experience working in a similar capacity for another Luxury Retail business. This is a great opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to work for one of the most recognisable brands within Luxury Retail. Due to the urgent nature of this requirement we can only consider applications from candidates who are on a maximum of 1 weeks notice period.