Assistant Accountant Job in London, London Uk
Our client, the fastest growing International Creative Advertising Agency in the UK, are seeking a part qualified Assistant Accountant to support the CFO with a new marketing communications start up.
Job Description
- Accurately prepare the accounts up to trial balance level
- Assisting with preparation of VAT returns
- Ensure job numbers, purchase orders and payment queries are resolved promptly and effectively
- Data entry into Excel and Paprika accounting system
- Provide support and assistance to the CFO, assisting with the budgeting, balance sheet reconciliation and journal processing
- Prepare and processing payment runs
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Manage the petty cash process and ensuring that reconciliations are up to date and completed on a regular basis
- Ad hoc projects including system implementation work
- International travel may be required after the first 12 months
Skills and Experience
- Degree qualified (2:1 or above)
- ACCAACACIMA part qualified
- A military or media background is beneficial
- Good level of Excel skills
- Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills
- A desire and willingness to learn
- An entrepreneurial attitude
- Ability to take ownership