Account Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Job Overview: Client Fresh UK is seeking a proactive and experienced Contractor to join our Retail Accounting Projects team, supporting our growing Rapid Delivery business. In this role, you will support critical financial initiatives for our rapidly growing business, with a focus on new business line accounting, automation projects, and cross-functional collaboration.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform month-end activities and reconciliations for rapid delivery channel within Client Fresh UK
• Partner with Accounting, Tax, tech, and support teams worldwide to ensure seamless financial operations
• Provide critical support for accounting automation projects from scoping through to testing and launch
• Operate globally, cross-functionally, and at all levels of the organization, taking ownership and demonstrating self-initiative
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our financial systems and procedures specific to the UK market
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to support decision-making processes in the UK grocery retail space
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and UK regulatory requirements

BASIC SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Several years of relevant Accounting experience
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial reporting tools
• Entrepreneurial, hands-on, can-do attitude and ability to think outside the box
• Proven ability to operate independently and effectively in a dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with fluent English being mandatory
• Proactive and results-driven, able to set priorities and meet challenging deadlines
• Solid organizational and project management skills, and information technology aptitude
• Experience with US-GAAP or IFRS Accounting standards
• Experience with Revenue Accounting according to IFRS 15 or ASC 606
• Experience with automation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Tech savviness and openness to new technologies
• Experience with automation tools, such as Alteryx and Python
• Ability to work with large volumes of data
• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification
• Experience in grocery retail or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) accounting
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)