Assistant Accountant

Posted 30 November 2022
Salary £40000 - £45000 per annum + chance to go perm, hybrid working
LocationCity of London
Job type Contract
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceSD.AA_1669824577
Contact NameSophie Dando

Job description

Opportunity to join one of the leading Global Market firms in the London office as an Assistant Accountant. The client offers a strong potential to go permanent. Also offers a hybrid working model.

What you'll be doing:

  • Preparation of daily P&L and regulatory report
  • General Ledger Interface reconciliations
  • Input payments and FX rates
  • Input invoices and expenses payments
  • Checking expenses adhere to relevant policies and procedures
  • Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with relevant departments for approval
  • Maintenance and administration of procurement forms
  • Maintain scanned invoices folders and ensure completeness of files
  • Input journals for month-end reporting
  • Maintain and update the Accruals and Prepayments schedule.
  • Maintain and update the Fixed Asset register and depreciation schedule
  • Prepare interest, leases, fees and gross-up journals, and any other required journals.
  • Produce balance sheet reconciliations for the month-end file.
  • Assist with the year-end audit including evidence and documentation gathering and assisting the DHOF with audit queries.
  • Assist in the preparation of the quarterly VAT return, quarterly FCA return, tax returns, and other quarterly reports.

Desired Skills / Experience:

  • Bookkeeping experience is essential
  • Experience up to a trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet
  • AAT Qualified/Part Qualified or qualified by experience
  • Attention to detail and accuracy of work
  • Experience with Financial Management Software (SunSystems)