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Assistant Accountant
- Posted 13 July 2020
- Salary £20000 - £30000 per annum + study support
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accounting & Finance
- ReferenceSLSCMAA-1307_1594626894
- Contact NameSinead Lennon-Smith
Job description
Our client is an investment manager specialising in real estate investment strategies across the UK and Europe. They are looking to recruit an Assistant/Trainee Accountant within the corporate finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic highly driven and motivated individual to join a market leading group. This role will provide ample learning and development opportunities for a confident self-starter. The role is ideal for someone who is looking towards studying an accountancy qualification and holds a strong academic record.
Responsibilities
- Run the purchase ledger function including:
- Coding and Posting of AP Invoices Via SAP/SAP Concur
- Payment of invoices via BACs Payment
- Managing suppliers
- Dealing with internal queries
- Run 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
Skills/Experience
- 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
Package
- Competitive market salary
- Fully discretionary annual bonus
- Private health care and dental
- Life assurance
- Pension
- Financial support for accounting training and paid study leave