Finance Accounting Assistant

Ad Warrior; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing innovative lighting company is seeking a Finance / Accounting Assistant in South West London. The role involves financial reporting, vendor management, and compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills and relevant accounting experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of accounting experience.
• Relevant financial experience including general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of period-end GL account reconciliations.
• Processing trade creditor invoices and making vendor payments.
• Assisting with submission of VAT reports.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Professional Certification (AAT)

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Netsuite

Excel

Job description

Finance / Accounting Assistant

Location: South West London (Office based)

Salary: A£28,000 - A£31,000 per annum plus bonus (Depending on qualifications)

Our client is a a specification-grade LED lighting manufacturer that delivers innovative, high-performance, and highly modifiable products in a simply brilliant way. Their vision is to innovate and become a global leader in lighting while always delivering the best customer experience.

The Role

This role will require an individual who is hands-on, efficient, and ready and willing to learn new processes, offer suggestions on improvements, and help the business adapt to new challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing innovative lighting company headquartered in Chicago, USA.

Key Elements and Responsibilities:

* Preparation and review of period-end GL account reconciliations.
* Preparation and processing of month-end journals, accruals, and other adjustments as required.
* Processing trade creditor invoices and making vendor payments.
* Sending customer invoices.
* Monitor trade debtors and inquire about payment with customers.
* Daily cash reconciliation.
* Assisting with the completion of local annual audits and statutory reporting for UK entities using the support of external consultants where applicable.
* Assisting with submission of VAT reports for European VAT registrations and related reports.
* Assisting where required in the design, implementation and maintenance of financial SOP's.
* Collaborating with inside sales and operations.
* Maintaining vendor and customer master data.
* Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant of errors
* Managing employee expense claims
* Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts

Skills and Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

* Relevant financial experience, including general ledger accounting and reporting.
* Experience in processing vendor invoices.
* Experience with VAT, other taxes, and UK compliance.
* Experience with accounting systems use e.g. Dynamics NAV/Netsuite or similar accounting systems.
* Strong Excel experience essential with the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of lookup functions, pivot tables and similar functions.
* Experience in credit control and collection.

Skills & Abilities:

* A strong communicator with the ability to communicate through the use of different means to a broad range of individuals at all levels.
* A very organised individual with a high level of attention to detail with excellent timekeeping; required to meet internal and external deadlines to desired standard.
* Comfort reporting to a leader in the USA and related time zone challenges.

Education & Experience:

* A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field can be beneficial.
* Professional certifications like AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)
* 3 years of accounting experience

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate .