Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage data sales transactions and support finance functions. Responsibilities include preparing data sales statements, collaborating with teams for account reconciliation, and executing month-end processes. The ideal candidate should have strong Excel skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and experience with reconciliations. This role offers valuable exposure to various finance-related activities.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounting principles with attention to detail.
• Experience in reconciliations, especially inter-company transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue data sales statements to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to reconcile accounts.
• Perform critical month-end processes like deferred revenue calculations.

Skills

Proficiency in analysing large volumes of transactions

Strong Microsoft Excel abilities

Strong commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving approach

Tools

NetSuite or similar systems

Job description

The Assistant Accountant plays a vital role in supporting the finance function by managing data sales transactions for external stakeholders, performing month-end accounting tasks, and providing flexible support across the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue data sales statements to stakeholders; manage submissions and payments while deducting outstanding debts.
• Collaborate with Accounts Receivable to reconcile accounts and ensure accurate financial data.
• Work with internal teams to monitor and address debtor accounts as needed.
• Perform critical month-end processes such as deferred revenue calculations (e.g., subscription services), fixed asset maintenance, intercompany reconciliations across subsidiaries, balance sheet reconciliations, salary journal postings, and more.
• Manage supplier invoices daily; ensure accurate coding and VAT treatment while addressing queries promptly.
• Process weekly multi-currency payment runs after approval from line managers.
• Maintain supplier records in the accounting system and resolve payment issues swiftly when necessary.
• Assist with various tasks such as sales invoicing support for Accounts Receivable, hedge payments management, credit card system administration, daily bank reconciliations (effective December 2025), and other finance-related activities during audits or key projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Proficiency in analysing large volumes of transactions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel abilities
• Strong commercial acumen paired with excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles with attention to detail and analytical capabilities.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Experience in reconciliations (especially inter-company transactions) is essential; familiarity with NetSuite or similar systems is highly desirable.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates