Assistant Financial Accountant

Halliday Marx; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliday Marx is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a growing media company based in Central London. The role includes supporting financial accounting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to efficiency improvements within the finance team. This position is ideal for a candidate eager to advance in their finance career within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Finance background with understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience in balance sheet reconciliation is desirable.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records including accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support financial analysis and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Part qualified in CA or ACCA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant

£40K + Company Bonus (Hybrid Working)

Central London

Halliday Marx have partnered with a growing media company to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team.

In this role, you will support the financial accounting process by assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow their career in finance and accounting. The individual will need to have drive and ambition to provide true value-add to the business, supporting the company through high growth plans with evolving processes and systems.

Duties:

• Record Keeping: Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Data Analysis: Support financial analysis and reporting activities, providing insights into financial performance and variances.
• Audit Support: support senior team members in the preparation for external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of financial records.
• Regulatory Compliance: Help ensure compliance with relevant regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the finance team and cross-functional departments to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in financial processes and contribute to the development of more efficient practices.

Person Specification

• Finance Background and understanding of Accounting principles either by qualification or experience
• Part qualified, workings towards professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• A Self Starter with proactive and problem solving attitude
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• A great communicator with the ability to influence and empathise with people from both financial and non-financial backgrounds
• Knowledgeable in business/management information systems (Excel to intermediate level a must).
• Experience in performing balance sheet reconciliation desirable, financial month end process preferred.