Assistant Accountant

Global Accounting Network Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Accounting Network Limited is seeking an organised Assistant Accountant to join the finance team in a fast-growing fashion and creative business. You will own a broad range of AP tasks, payments, reconciliations and expense processing, while maintaining accurate records.

The role offers hands-on involvement in month-end activities, year-end support and potential progression as the business expands. A diligent, detail-focused candidate will fit well in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant or related role.
• Experience with reconciliations and payment processing.
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisation and time management.
• Ability to handle high volume of transactions and meet deadlines.
• Experience with accounting or finance software.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Completing regular bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing and reviewing company expenses and credit card transactions.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with cashbook maintenance and the allocation of receipts and payments.
• Reviewing outstanding balances and helping to resolve aged items.
• Responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting schedules.
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reviews.
• Supporting year-end and audit requirements.
• Identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions and escalating where appropriate.
• Taking on additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as the business develops.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

An exciting and fast-growing business within the fashion and creative industry is looking to appoint an organised and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join its finance team.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic environment where you will have genuine ownership across a broad range of finance activities and the opportunity to develop as the business continues to grow.

THE ROLE

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will support the day-to-day finance function, with a particular focus on accounts payable, payment processing, reconciliations, expenses and maintaining accurate financial records.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, managing a high volume of transactions and taking ownership of their work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and credit notes accurately and efficiently
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time
• Completing regular bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Processing and reviewing company expenses and credit card transactions
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assisting with cashbook maintenance and the allocation of receipts and payments
• Reviewing outstanding balances and helping to resolve aged items
• Responding to finance-related queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting schedules
• Assisting with management accounts and financial reviews
• Supporting year-end and audit requirements
• Identifying discrepancies, unusual transactions and outstanding items and escalating where appropriate
• Taking on additional accounting and administrative responsibilities as the business develops

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone with previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable or similar finance position.

You will ideally have:

• Experience with reconciliations and payment processing
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to manage a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines
• Experience using accounting or finance software
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to handle confidential and commercially sensitive information

Previous experience within the fashion, creative, entertainment or similar industries would be advantageous but is not essential.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Opportunity to join a growing and exciting creative business
• Broad finance exposure across AP and general accounting
• Genuine opportunity to develop and take on additional responsibility
• A varied and hands-on role within a supportive finance team
• The opportunity to become a key member of the finance function