Assistant Accountant

Posted 01 July 2019
Salary Up to £30000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
Referencebs12334_1561998356
Contact NameBethany Singer

Job description

Our client, a prestigious Real Estate Investment firm based in the West End, are looking to recruit an Assistant/Trainee Accountant within their Corporate Finance team. This role will provide ample learning and development opportunities for a confident self-starter, who is looking towards studying an accountancy qualification.

As an Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for:

  • Running the purchase ledger function including:
    • Coding and Posting of AP Invoices Via SAP/SAP Concur
    • Payment of invoices via BACs Payment
    • Managing suppliers
  • Running the staff expenses function including:
    • Administration of Digital Expense Process
    • Reviewing and Processing Expense Claims on a monthly basis via SAP Concur
    • Management of Executive Assistant Team to ensure expenses deadlines are kept
  • Monthly Review of Employee's Travel
  • Administering Petty Cash for employee travel
  • Provide weekly and monthly cash flow reporting for the group and monitor cash balances
  • Weekly bank postings
  • This role has regular interaction with senior people within the firm, including the Co-CEO and Managing Directors so candidates should carry themselves professionally

As an Assistant Accountant you will be need:

  • First Class or 2:1 Degree Russell Group University in Accountancy, Economics, Finance etc.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
  • Understanding of basic double entry and interest in accountancy
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Inquisitive mind/Eager to learn