Assistant Accountant

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE); Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank Holidays

Wellbeing allowance

On-site Café bar discount

Pension with employer contributions

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Gymflex

24-hour support line

Death in service (4x salary)

Job summary

ICE Group in Westminster is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team, supporting day-to-day transactions, reconciliations and month-end activities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will liaise with customers, suppliers, banks and auditors while learning our accounting system and processes.

This role suits someone with all-round finance/bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• AAT Part qualified or fully qualified or equivalent
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Shutdown over Christmas period
• £100 annual wellbeing allowance
• Café bar on-site with discounted meals
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit (4x salary)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership savings via Gymflex

Responsibilities

• Cashiering and bank reconciliations
• Download and post bank receipts
• Allocate customer payments against invoices
• Perform regular bank account reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies where required
• Create and issue sales invoices to customers
• Import invoices from external sources into the finance system
• Respond promptly to finance-related queries
• Support month-end accounting processes
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Process intercompany transactions and balances
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and data summaries
• Assist with budget and forecast uploads
• Provide wider support to the Finance team

Skills

Double-entry

Excel skills

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT part qual

AAT fully qual

Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Finance system

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a detail-orientated and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team based in Westminster. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining reconciliations, and assisting with month-end activities. You will also work closely with colleagues across the organisation and liaise with external stakeholders including customers, suppliers, banks and auditors.

This role would suit someone with all-round Finance/Bookkeeping experience, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and a desire for continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Cashiering and bank reconciliations
• Download and post bank receipts.
• Allocate customer payments against invoices.
• Perform regular bank account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies where required.
• Create and issue sales invoices to customers.
• Import invoices from external sources into the finance system.
• Respond promptly and professionally to finance-related queries.
• Support month-end accounting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports, analysis and data summaries.
• Assist with budget and forecast uploads.
• Provide wider support to the Finance team as required.

Skills & Experience:

• You'll be someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and can effectively manage competing priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and work with financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
• Some experience of resolving customer or stakeholder queries.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Exposure to core accounting processes and routines.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

What We're Looking For

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Be comfortable handling financial transactions accurately.
• Show initiative and suggest process improvements where appropriate.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues across the team.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work.

Qualifications:

• AAT Part qualified or fully qualified or equivalent
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Shutdown over Christmas period
• Annual £100 allowance towards your well-being
• Discounted hot food from on-site Café bar.
• Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme.
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit equivalent to four year’s salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Big Gym membership savings with the Gymflex scheme

ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you need support or an alternative format, please contact us at [e-mail]

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018

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