Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper

Howett Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Ltd ,
Leatherhead, Surrey

Overview

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work closely with high-profile entities, in a great team environment offering flexible working and great benefits. Our client is based in modern offices, with parking and are easily accessible from the train station. Amongst their extensive client base, they have a significant number of high profile entities who demand a high level of support and service. Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper - About The Role The role of Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper is to work in a team to support these clients and reports to the Accounts team manager and involves: * Bookkeeping client accounts, managing the data capture process and bank statements, through a variety of methods from manual posting to automated data interfaces. * Performing the reconciliation of bank records Working closely with our accountants, to sign off on client records on a daily or monthly basis. * Assisting in the preparation of wealth reports, financial reports, performance reports, expenditure analysis and management accounts, depending upon the client. * General administration of accounts for clients, including cash flow analysis and raising payments. Day to day filing and archiving. Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper - About You * It is anticipated the successful Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeper will have gained previous experience in an accountancy firm, financial services organisation legal, outsourcing or business services. * You will have proven experience in a bookkeeping, accounting or investment administration role and have excellent communication and time management skills. * AAT or a similar qualification is desirable but not essential. Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of 150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of 25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply) Responsibilities: Exciting opportunity to work closely with high-profile entities, in a great team environment offering flexible working and great benefits. Our client is based in modern offices, with parking and are easily accessible from the train station. Amongst their extensive client base, they have a significant number of high profile entities who demand a high level of support and service. Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper - About The Role The role of Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper is to work in a team to support these clients and reports to the Accounts team manager and involves: Bookkeeping client accounts, managing the data capture process and bank statements, through a variety of methods from manual posting to automated data interfaces. Performing the reconciliation of bank records Working closely with our accountants, to sign off on client records on a daily or monthly basis. Assisting in the preparation of wealth reports, financial reports, performance reports, expenditure analysis and management accounts, depending upon the client. General administration of accounts for clients, including cash flow analysis and raising payments. Day to day filing and archiving. Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper - About You It is anticipated the successful Assistant Accountant or Bookkeeper will have gained previous experience in an accountancy firm, financial services organisation legal, outsourcing or business services. You will have proven experience in a bookkeeping, accounting or investment administration role and have excellent communication and time management skills. AAT or a similar qualification is desirable but not essential. Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of 150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of 25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)