Assistant Financial Accountant

Global Accounting Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role involves processing financial transactions and assisting with reporting while offering full study support and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full study support

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in a finance-related role with experience in high-volume invoicing.
• Solid understanding of core financial principles.
• Driven and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Support monthly/annual financial reporting and VAT returns.
• Contribute to process improvements and support business projects.

Skills

Strong Excel

Finance principles

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance-related degree

Job description

• Process transactions, journals, invoices, and credit notes, ensuring accurate revenue recognition
• Assist with monthly/annual financial reporting, including balance sheet reconciliations, cash postings, and bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, setting up weekly payment runs, and managing vendor payments
• Support the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and annual statutory accounts, including assisting with audits
• Contribute to process improvements, support business improvement projects, and provide ad hoc finance support as needed

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a social and supportive finance team within a business experiencing a 25% YOY growth rate. The Assistant Financial Accountant position is ideal for someone with strong Excel skills and a finance background, offering full study support, a competitive benefits package, and the chance to significantly grow within the role.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Minimum of 1 year in a finance-related role with experience in high-volume, complex invoicing (both Accounts Payable & Receivable)
• Solid understanding of core financial principles (e.g., debits vs. credits, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
• Strong Excel ability, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and formulae
• Driven and eager to learn and demonstrate their abilities
• Desirable: Experience with statutory accounts/audit processes and/or an Accounting/Finance-related degree

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career within a supportive and rapidly growing company.

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