Assistant Financial Accountant

Global Accounting Network; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance seeks an Assistant Financial Accountant to join their supportive team. This role offers full study support, a competitive benefits package, and significant growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a finance background, strong Excel skills, and a desire to learn.

Benefits

Full study support

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in a finance-related role.
• Experience in high-volume, complex invoicing.
• Solid understanding of core financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions, journals, invoices, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Assist with monthly/annual financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Excel

Financial principles understanding

Driven

Education

Accounting/Finance-related degree

Job description

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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Main responsibilities:

• 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