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Accounts Assistant
  • London, UK
2 years ago
Assistant Accountant
Full Time
Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast moving and very successful company with a proven track record and excellent reputation. The role is varied, challenging, hands on, and it is vital that you have an interest in finance, accounting, and business.
Joining the team of two (Head of Finance & HR and currently one assistant) the role is ideal for someone who is looking for their first job in finance function, with the possibility to progress in the future.
Roles and responsibilities:

  • Assisting finance manager in accounting function
  • Processing invoices and credit notes
  • Liaising with suppliers
  • Filing/archiving
  • Maintaining spreadsheets
  • Dealing with incoming post
  • Processing monthly expenses
  • Petty cash reconciliations
  • Assisting with month end duties
  • Assisting in HR duties
  • Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
  • Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Must have excellent computer skills (particularly Excel)
  • The ability to work in a team confidently and as an individual
  • Work well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to follow instructions, as well as learn and work using own initiative
  • Proven organisational abilities and consistent attention to detail
  • Be discreet with all confidential company information
  • Studying towards accounting qualifications preferable
  • Live within commutable distance of SW19
  • Personal qualities
  • Ability to use initiative
  • Professional and well mannered
  • Eagerness to learn

Desired qualifications

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*-C/9-4, including English and maths
  • A-Level (or equivalent) grades A-C in a relevant subject such Accountancy, Economics, Business, Maths
  • AAT Level 2 desirable but not essential
  • Future prospects
  • AAT Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship)
  • Things to consider
  • Benefits
  • Experience is not essential, full training will be provided
  • A salary between £17,000 – 18,000
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Educational holiday allowance
  • Company mobile phone
  • All out of pocket expenses
  • Company pension scheme – BTL will contribute up to 3%

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*-C/9-4, including English and maths, A-Level (or equivalent) grades A-C in a relevant subject such Accountancy,

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