Assistant Accountant

Morgan McKinley; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in London is looking for an Accounts Assistant to manage payroll, process invoices, and collaborate on financial reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in accounting, be AAT Level 3/4 qualified, and be comfortable with cloud-based accounting systems. This role also involves coordinating with various teams to ensure accurate financial management and support during audits.

Qualifications

• Managed payroll for 100+ employees for at least 3 years.
• Experience in accounting roles.
• AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA part-qualified.

Responsibilities

• Running monthly payroll for 100+ employees with adjustments.
• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining records.
• Collaborating for revenue reconciliation and bank reconciliations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy

Agile

Collaborative

Proactive

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

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Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant:

1. Running monthly payroll for 100+ employees, including calculations, hourly wages, and temporary pay adjustments
2. Processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records, and supporting payment runs
3. Collaborating with the Client Banking team to reconcile revenue and accounts receivable
4. Performing daily bank reconciliations
5. Posting and approving journal entries for month-end and year-end close

Over time, your role will expand to include:

1. Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and margin analysis
2. Preparing quarterly VAT returns
3. Producing internal reports and financial analysis
4. Assisting with year-end financial statements and audits

Experience required of Accounts Assistant:

1. Experienced: You've managed payroll for 100+ employees and worked in similar accounting roles for at least 3 years
2. Qualified: You're AAT Level 3/4, ACCA qualified or part-qualified (papers F1-F9), or have equivalent experience
3. Tech-savvy: You're comfortable with cloud-based accounting systems like Xero or QuickBooks
4. Detail-oriented: You spot errors others miss, but focus on accuracy, not just process
5. Agile: You can switch contexts quickly and work efficiently in a fast-moving, remote environment
6. Collaborative: You're a team player who communicates clearly and contributes to improving systems and workflows
7. Proactive: You bring ideas for automating and improving routine processes

Job ID JN -062025-1983193