Senior Accounts & Bookkeeping Assistant

Gem Appointments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing travel brand is looking for a detail-oriented finance professional to manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and support month-end activities. Join a friendly team in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for development and progression.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Opportunities for role development

35-hour workweek

20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Qualifications

• Strong experience in bookkeeping and accounting software.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Conduct balance sheet and bank account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and other tax submissions.

Skills

Excel

Accounting Principles

Numeracy

Communication

Tools

Bookkeeping Software

Job description

A travel brand on the rise, specialized in the development, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of fashion-conscious travel goods. We are an ambitious, dynamic, and fast-growing company with an open, friendly, and supportive culture.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, professional, well-organized, and diligent individual who can work to strict deadlines while paying close attention to detail. You will work both independently and as part of a small team.

Your daily tasks will be diverse and varied, involving different reports and computer systems. The key duties include:

1. Process invoices, receipts, payments, and other financial transactions
2. Perform customer, supplier, and nominal account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
3. Conduct balance sheet and bank account reconciliations
4. Support month-end and year-end closing activities
5. Assist in preparing VAT returns and other tax submissions
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation
7. Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
8. Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management accounts

Requirements

• Highly proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.)
• Recent and strong experience in bookkeeping and accounting software
• Good understanding of accounting and tax principles
• Excellent written and spoken English
• High numeracy skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload effectively

Benefits

• Friendly, informal, and ambitious work environment
• Opportunities for role development and progression
• Regular 35-hour workweek
• 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Employee discount

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