Assistant Accountant

JasperRose ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000 per annum

Overview

An Assistant Accountant is rquired to work for an International Luxury Retailer business based in South London on a permanent basis. Working for a fast growth business with a global presence this is an opportunity for an ambitious Part Qualified Accountant to progress quickly within the business. Reporting to the Head of Finance for one of the company’s divisions, you will be working in a team of three and will be responsible for assisting with the month end process and monthly management accounts; Responsibilities will also include: Assisting with preparation of the monthly management accounts and preparation of the monthly reporting pack Handling balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments Weekly and monthly reporting Managing bank and cash reconciliations Handling the Fixed Asset Register Process improvements and ad hoc project work The successful candidate will be ACCA or CIMA part qualified who is actively studying towards their qualification (having taken an exam in the past 12 months) who wants to progress in their career with a multinational business. You must have previous experience handling month-end accounting including exposure to the balance sheet and be able to take ownership for accruals, prepayments, journals and bank reconciliations. Previous experience of handling the end to end accounts payable process is essential as well as experience working in the Consumer industry. An intermediate/advanced Excel skill including pivot tables and v lookups is advantageous. You must have excellent communication skills, be a team player and thrive in working in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a sociable and entrepreneurial environment where hard work is rewarded through a generous benefits package including heavily discounted brand products. This is a great opportunity to progress and develop your career within an international business that invests in their people and has an unrivalled culture. You will also be entitled to study support and an excellent benefits package.