Finance Accounting Assistant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lighting company in South West London seeks a Finance / Accounting Assistant to manage financial processes and support audits. Ideal candidates will have relevant financial experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to contribute to a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 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 VAT report submissions for European VAT registrations.

Skills

General Ledger Accounting

VAT Knowledge

Excel

Credit Control

Education

Degree in Accounting

AAT Certification

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Netsuite

Job description

Finance / Accounting Assistant

Location: South West London (Office based)

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

Our client is 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 requires an individual who is hands-on, efficient, and eager to learn new processes, offer suggestions for 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.
• Processing trade creditor invoices and making vendor payments.
• Sending customer invoices.
• Monitoring trade debtors and following up on payments with customers.
• Daily cash reconciliation.
• Assisting with local annual audits and statutory reporting for UK entities, with support from external consultants where applicable.
• Assisting with VAT report submissions for European VAT registrations.
• Supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of financial SOPs.
• Collaborating with inside sales and operations.
• Maintaining vendor and customer master data.
• Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant to errors.
• Managing employee expense claims.
• Assisting the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts.

Skills And Qualifications

Required Knowledge:

• Relevant financial experience, including general ledger accounting and reporting.
• Experience processing vendor invoices.
• Knowledge of VAT, other taxes, and UK compliance.
• Experience with accounting systems such as Dynamics NAV, Netsuite, or similar.
• Strong Excel skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and similar features.
• Experience in credit control and collections.

Skills & Abilities:

• Effective communicator capable of engaging with individuals at all levels.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Ability to report across different time zones, including to leadership in the USA.

Education & Experience

• A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is beneficial.
• Professional certifications like AAT are advantageous.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience.

To Apply

If you believe you're a suitable candidate and wish to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.