Assistant Accountant

Northamber; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT distribution company based in Chessington is seeking an experienced finance professional for a crucial role reporting to the Financial Controller. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate accounting records, preparing monthly management accounts, conducting reconciliations, and providing financial insights. The ideal candidate possesses strong attention to detail and Excel skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is a collaborative team player. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial operations of the company.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential for financial accuracy.
• Being highly numerate aids in financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel knowledge is required for data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support production and maintenance of accurate accounting records.
• Assist with preparation of consolidated monthly Management Accounts.
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Conduct bank reconciliations each month.
• Handle intercompany reconciliation and month-end journal postings.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations ensuring accuracy.
• Provide assistance with cash flow forecasts and daily reporting.
• Engage in month-end close activities like accruals and journals.
• Assist in preparation and filing of VAT returns and other statutory submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Identifying improvement opportunities

Job description

Opportunity to join a long‑established IT distribution company based in Chessington, Surrey in a key role reporting into the Financial Controller.

Main Responsibilities

• Core supporting responsibilities in the production and maintenance of accurate accounting records within a sound control environment.
• Assisting the Financial Controller with preparation of consolidated monthly Management Accounts.
• Performing monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Intercompany reconciliation.
• Month end journal postings.
• Day‑to‑day financial operations required to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the company’s financial records (e.g. confirm accuracy of daily reports and data uploads).
• Provision of daily key information and assistance with cash flow forecasts to management.
• Month end close activities (e.g. accruals and journals).
• Assistance with preparation and filing of VAT return and other statutory submissions.
• Any other duties that may from time to time be required by the management of the company.

Experience & Competencies Desirable

• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly numerate.
• Strong team player with good communication and relationship skills.
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Experience of working in a fast‑moving environment.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and recommend change.