Assistant Accountant

Pallon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive software company in the United Kingdom is seeking a finance professional to support month-end and year-end processes, along with invoice management and reconciliation tasks. The ideal candidate will possess over 3 years of experience in finance or accounting, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a positive social impact while working in a stimulating environment with a supportive team.

Benefits

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Beautiful office space in Zürich

Team-building activities like pizza baking

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a finance or accounting position.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Monthly reconciliation of account balances.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Learning and development

Positive nature

Education

AAT Qualified or Part-Qualified CIMA or ACCA

3+ years in finance or accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

About Pallon

At Pallon, we are building smart software to automatically report defects in sewer inspection videos and consult cities when to fix them. With more accurate and objective data, we help to prevent wastewater leaks, reduce CO2 emissions, and avoid urban flooding. Our mission is to make cities more sustainable and resilient.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Manual Journal Entries.
• Monthly reconciliation of account balances.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense claims accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assisting with Customer Invoicing.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in a finance or accounting position.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently independently and as a team.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• Friendly, proactive and positive nature.

The following are not required for you to apply, however, they do add extra value:

• AAT Qualified or Part-Qualified CIMA or ACCA (QBE considered)
• Experience with Xero
• Experience with Customer Invoicing
• Experience working in an SaaS environment

Benefits & company culture

• Contribute to a positive impact on society and the environment
• Work in a stimulating and fast-paced environment
• Be part of a motivated, smart, fun and supportive team
• Own a part of Pallon and have a part in our success with our Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
• Enjoy access to our beautiful office space located in Zürich
• Bake pizza with us on our rooftop terrace while enjoying the view of the Alps
• On hot summer days, go for a dip in the river right in front of our office!

Inclusion statement

At Pallon, we highly value equality of opportunity and inclusivity, and we would like to particularly encourage women and candidates from under-represented backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t match with 100% of the requirements.