Accounts Assistant jobs in East London

A leading independent supplier of office services, specialising in Managed Print Services (MPS), Unified Communications, and IT/software solutions, is currently seeking an FP&A Analyst to join their Head Office in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping financial strategy, driving profitability, and supporting senior leadership with data-driven insights. Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) About the Company The organisation has a strong reputation for impartial consultancy and prides itself on customer care, innovation, and a collaborative culture across all departments. Their services help businesses improve productivity, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable success. About the Role As an FP&A Analyst, you will work on high-impact projects, influence decision-making, and collaborate closely with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Develop, track, and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor business performance Provide commercial insights and financial analysis to support decision-making Build, update, and refine financial models for forecasting and performance tracking Deliver monthly reporting packs and financial insights for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board Partner with cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial input on company-wide initiatives Support process improvements and automation within finance to drive efficiency and accuracy Conduct ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis to inform business strategy Act as a systems super-user, ensuring data accuracy and supporting upgrades Month-End Responsibilities Manage month-end reporting, including reconciliations with key departments Produce timely, high-quality month-end commentary packs and analysis for Board reporting About You The ideal candidate is proactive and analytical, able to turn complex data into actionable insights. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are comfortable working with large data sets, and enjoy collaborating across departments. Essential Requirements: Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial planning & analysis Strong financial modelling, forecasting, and scenario analysis skills Advanced Excel skills Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail Desirable Experience: Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). However, qualified-by-experience candidates will be considered Experience in a professional services environment Proficiency with Power BI or similar BI tools Exposure to system upgrades or process improvement initiatives Experience preparing Board-level reporting packs What They Offer A strong basic salary between £50,000-£65,000 per annum depending on experience Hybrid/flexible working arrangements Company social events Private helathcare and life insurance Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holiday Electric charging points, free on-site parking, discounts in selected retail stores A collaborative and professional environment focused on continuous improvement Opportunities to partner with senior leadership and influence company strategy A role that offers both challenge and career progression within a growing business

We are seeking a qualified accountant to take ownership of the accounting and reporting for a media agency based in Hammersmith. This role is 4 days in the office and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong compliance, and effective collaboration across multiple teams and regions. This role is 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH. Key Responsibilities: Prepare quarterly accounts, including reconciliations, reporting packs, and financial schedules Manage weekly front-of-house reconciliations and post activity into SAP. Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and internal control standards. Partner with Finance, Controllership, and Compliance teams to deliver timely reporting. Prepare and present at quarterly country close meetings. Support statutory audits and ad-hoc management requests. Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and maintain high standards. About You: Qualified accountant with strong SAP knowledge. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to partner across different teams and levels of the business. Able to thrive under pressure, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver accurate, insightful reporting.

KennedyPearce are working with a fast-growing, mission-driven scale-up in the clean energy and transport sector. We are looking for a part-qualified candidate with hands on technical experience to join the team. This company offers hybrid working, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. As part of a dynamic and expanding team, the Accountant will play a key role in the delivery of financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across revenue, procurement, payroll, and reporting processes. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain robust reconciliations and controls. Key Responsibilities Financial Operations: Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, payroll journals, revenue recognition, accounts payable, expenses, and asset management. Support budgeting through accurate financial data. Reporting & Control: Deliver timely month-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments. Prepare audit schedules, manage tax filings (including VAT), ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide inputs for cashflow forecasting. Policy & Compliance: Maintain and enforce finance policies, internal controls, and risk management. Drive process efficiencies and support system improvements. Business Support: Provide financial analysis and insights to aid decision-making, support projects and initiatives, and highlight risks or opportunities affecting margins. This role will suit you if you: Are a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Have strong accounting experience and knowledge. Possess excellent Excel and data analysis skills. Can develop and sustain strong stakeholder relationships. Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and can translate financial data into business insight. Have solid year-end audit experience Understand financial processes, reconciliations and internal controls.

Dynamic Organisation seeks a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The Management Accountant responsibilities will include month end, balance sheet reconciliations and process improvements. Duties of the Management Accountant include: Prepare and post monthly accruals and prepayments. Month-end reporting, ensuring the monthly reporting is delivered on time and accurately. Prepare general ledger journal entries and supporting documentation. Responsible for fixed assets ledger, ensuring the ledger reconciles each month end. Assigned bank sheet reconciliations within the organisation. Be a conduit between Finance and non-finance departments, to ensure that there is a communication flow where problems and enquires can be raised and resolved. Drive the continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting practices. Forecasting income and expenditure and ensuring expenditure is in line with the budget. Assisting with working capital management and production of cash flow forecast. Process improvement Ad-hoc projects Requirements for the Management Accountant include: Part Qualified/Qualified by experience. Solid communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent attention to detail. Strong Excel skills Proven ability of working to a high standard while multi-tasking. Ability to follow and implement company policies, processes, and procedures. Hybrid working