Assistant Financial Accountant

Halliday Marx; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the media sector is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support their finance team. This role involves maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. Ideal candidates will be part qualified and demonstrate strong analytical skills, organized nature, and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join this growing team and help support their ambitious growth plans.

Qualifications

• Finance background and understanding of accounting principles either by qualification or experience.
• Experience in performing balance sheet reconciliation desirable.
• Self-starter with proactive and problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Part qualified in CA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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Base pay range

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
• Experience in performing balance sheet reconciliation desirable, financial month end process preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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