Assistant Accountant - 3 month FTC

Ashdown Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Group is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a highly successful global brand on a 3-month FTC. The role is office-based, based in South Kensington, and requires on-site presence five days a week.

You will handle Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger duties within a dynamic team. The role covers UK and Europe, with responsibilities including supplier invoice reviews, bank payments, supplier data maintenance and monthly revenue/cost of sales entries, plus support for

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a comparable Assistant Accountant role in a global brand.
• ACCA or equivalent qualification advantageous.
• Excellent communication and a proactive, analytical finance professional.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger entries.
• Review supplier invoices and disputes, ensure accurate reflection.
• Oversee bank payments and cash management reconciliation.
• Maintain supplier databases and profiles; monthly revenue/cost of sales entries.
• Prepare monthly close tasks and support year-end processes.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

A highly successful, global brand is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the team on a 3-month FTC. This is an office-based role so you will be expected to be on-site 5 days per week in South Kensington.

Working within a dynamic team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledge. This is an international brand, and your remit will cover both UK and Europe. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing supplier reconciliation and purchase invoices; following up on any disputes and ensuring these are reflected accurately
• Overseeing bank payments – ensuring they are appropriate authorised and reconciled in cash management
• Updating the supplier database and creating new supplier profiles
• Monthly accounting of revenue, cost of sales and income into the accounting system
• Generating aged debtor reports for credit control

Review bank reconciliations, accrual journals and fixed asset register

Supporting across month and year end closing processes

In order to be suitable for this position you will have prior experience in a comparable role, and it would be advantageous to hold a recognised accounting qualification e.g. ACCA or similar. Holding an excellent communication style is prerequisite for this position as well as being a diligent finance professional with the ability to be both analytical and proactive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a household name on a short-term assignment.