Junior Accountant: SAP‑Driven Finance & Month‑End

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is looking for a PQ Accountant to join its Finance Team in London. The role involves supporting month-end and year-end activities, handling accounts payable/receivable, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and be part-qualified. Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 and the opportunity to develop within the finance sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, finance, accounting or a related field.
• Part-qualified from a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist with cost analysis and respond to queries.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns as required.
• Manage day-to-day matters with external partners.
• Handle accounts payable, receivable, journal entries, reconciliations.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive approach

Ability to manage tasks independently

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Part-qualified (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

SAP Concur

Job description

A financial services company is looking for a PQ Accountant to join its Finance Team in London. The role involves supporting month-end and year-end activities, handling accounts payable/receivable, and contributing to process improvements. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance or accounting and be part-qualified. Familiarity with SAP systems is preferred. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000 and the opportunity to develop within the finance sector.