Finance Accounting Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in specification-grade LED lighting is seeking a Finance / Accounting Assistant based in South West London. This crucial role involves managing financial records, supporting VAT submissions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting experience and be proficient with accounting software. Join an innovative company looking to enhance its finance team and contribute to their global mission.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Understanding of tax compliance in the UK.
• Ability to navigate accounting software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Process month-end journals and accruals.
• Manage cash reconciliation and vendor payments.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Processing vendor invoices

VAT compliance

Excel proficiency

Credit control

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting or finance

Professional certification (AAT)

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Netsuite

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Finance / Accounting Assistant

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 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
  
  

To Apply

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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