Assistant Accountant

Posted 04 January 2019
Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
ReferenceAB_AA01_1546617504
Contact NameAshleigh Bowman

Job description

My client is a leading Publishing firm that is based in the City who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. The role reports directly to the financial controller and will be ideal for someone who is actively studying towards an accounting qualification.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations
  • Cost accounting for events ensuring costs incurred are matched against balance sheets
  • Cost accounting for Overheads of groups
  • Accruals and Prepayments postings and reconciliations
  • Reporting on KPI's for operating units within the business
  • Monthly payroll journal preparation and commission calculations
  • Balance sheets reconciliations
  • Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting process
  • Ad-Hoc duties

The successful candidate will:

  • Be part qualified and actively seeking to finish their exams
  • Be degree level educated (2:1 or above)
  • Be pro-active and flexible in approach with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills in order to meet strict reporting deadlines
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Be able to develop strong internal relationships
  • Process driven and implements positive change