Assistant Accountant

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• Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar accounting software.
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and What-If Analysis.
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• Previous customer service or stakeholder management experience.
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• Candidates based within a reasonable commuting distance of the EC1 postcode area would be advantageous.
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Key Responsibilities

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• Process and maintain accurate financial transactions across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), sales, purchases, and inventory movements.
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• Prepare and process supplier payment runs (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly), including ad hoc and sundry payments, ensuring accurate allocation within Sage Line 50.
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• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through timely and accurate transaction processing.
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• Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions (USD and EUR), investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
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• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation to ensure effective balance sheet control and accurate financial records.
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• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis.
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• Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management and liquidity planning.
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• Prepare VAT returns, statutory filings, and audit schedules, providing supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
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• Produce KPI reports and provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as required.
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• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
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• Build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders, resolving financial queries efficiently.
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• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
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Key Skills and Experience

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• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger processes.
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• Experience in financial transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
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• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work.
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• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to investigate issues and provide solutions.
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• Ability to interpret financial information and identify opportunities for improvement.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
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Personal Qualities

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• Professional, trustworthy, and responsible when handling confidential financial information.
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• Accurate, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
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• Proactive, reliable, and accountable with the ability to use initiative.
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• Adaptable and resilient, maintaining accuracy during busy periods such as month-end, year-end, and audits.
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• Customer-focused with a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
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