Accountant

Centre People Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Centre People Appointments is seeking an Accountant to manage the full accounting cycle for a North London-based European entity. You will handle AR, AP, GL, month-end close and cash flow, with VAT returns and tax compliance supported by external advisers.

The ideal candidate has experience with month-end closings, reconciliations, and strong Excel/MS Office skills, plus SAP familiarity is advantageous. Hybrid work in Enfield, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Fluent English communication.
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end closing and account reconciliations.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using SAP or other accounting systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities (AR, AP, GL, month-end close and cash flow).
• Prepare VAT returns and support corporation tax compliance with external advisers.
• Process and maintain accounts payable for Head Office.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with statutory audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Prepare financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

English fluency

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end closing

Account reconciliations

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

MS Office

SAP experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

SAP

Job description

A Japanese food manufacturer is seeking an Accountant to join its finance team in North London.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for one of the company's European entities, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, and tax-related activities.

The ideal candidate should have full-cycle accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and be confident managing multiple accounting responsibilities independently.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day accounting activities (AR, AP, GL, month-end close and cash flow) for a business operation
• Prepare VAT returns and support corporation tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisers for a business operation
• Process and maintain accounts payable for Head Office
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with statutory audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
• Prepare financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures

Ideal Candidate

• Fluent English communication skills
• Experience managing the full accounting cycle
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• Experience with month-end closing and account reconciliations
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using SAP or other accounting systems would be advantageous
• Japanese, Mandarin or Korean language skills, or familiarity with those cultures, would be advantageous

Conditions

Location: Enfield, North London

Working Style: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office after successful completion of probation)

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 per annum depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30

Start: ASAP

Benefits

• Hybrid working

All applicants for the Accountant position must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.