Assistant Accountant

Marks Sattin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Marks Sattin partners with a fast-growing retail business in London to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant for a hybrid role within the finance team. You will gain broad exposure across management accounts, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting duties.

The role offers hands-on experience with month-end processes, reconciliations, analysis, and involvement in finance projects, with room to grow as you develop your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Studying ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle financial data.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with management accounts for budget holders
• Reviewing and analysing financial information for accuracy
• Supporting monthly and year-end reporting processes
• Reconciling sales reports and balance sheets
• Carrying out daily accounting tasks including bank reconciliations and payment runs
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements
• Supporting the team during external audit processes

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA/CIMA in progress

Job description

We are partnering with a fast-growing retail business to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in London in a hybrid model. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment while gaining broad exposure across management accounts and financial reporting while still involved in the day-to-day finance duties. This role will offer valuable hands-on experience across month-end processes, reconciliations, financial analysis, and wider finance projects, providing a strong platform for career development.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts for budget holders
• Reviewing and analysing financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Supporting monthly and year-end reporting processes
• Reconciling sales reports and balance sheets
• Carrying out daily accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and payment runs
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements
• Supporting the team during external audit processes

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar finance or accounting role and be studying towards either their ACCA or CIMA qualification. The ability to have a high attention to detail, and confidence working with financial data is imperative.