Assistant Accountant

Talentedge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of retail accounting processes while contributing to efficiency improvements in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a sustainability-focused culture and possess strong communication skills. If you're eager to make an impact and grow within a supportive team, this position is designed for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving finance function, preferably FMCG.
• Strong organizational skills and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end retail accounting for a scaling operation.
• Assist in month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Retail Accounting

Process Improvements

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Finance Process Ownership

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero

Google Suite

Job description

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Base pay range

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Assistant Accountant | FMCG Industry | 3 days in office (London)

A high-growth, sustainability-focused business in the FMCG industry that’s making serious waves across Europe are looking for an Assistant Financial Analyst or Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, end-to-end responsibility, and exposure to a fast-paced, mission-led environment.

This role offers more than just transactional finance. You'll get involved in retail accounting, help shape process improvements, and gain exposure to analysis and elements of business partnering as part of a supportive and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of end-to-end retail accounting, supporting a rapidly scaling retail operation
• Assist with month-end processes, producing accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across processes and reporting
• Act as a key finance contact for the retail team, providing support and clarity in day-to-day communication
• Manage accounts receivable – raising invoices to retailers and ensuring timely receipt of discount invoices
• Liaise closely with the operations team to resolve queries and challenge discrepancies raised by retailers
• Post and reconcile bank transactions, investigating and resolving any unreconciled items

What They're Looking For:

• Experience within a fast-moving finance function – FMCG experience is highly desirable
• Proactive mindset with confidence in owning and improving finance processes
• Knowledge of Xero and Google Suite is a bonus
• Ideally AAT-qualified, but candidates with strong experience will also be considered
• Excellent communicator, highly organised, and a team player
• Enthusiasm for working in a values-led, sustainability-driven business

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Food and Beverage Retail

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