Job Description
Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits - Wandsworth, London - 5 days onsite FryerMiles is delighted to be working with a global hospitality group to assist with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment during this period of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet control accounts, including delivery partners, intercompany balances, payroll and sales tax accounts.
- Post daily financial transactions accurately into the accounting system, ensuring appropriate coding and supporting documentation.
- Prepare and post monthly journals in support of the month-end close process.
- Support the Global Financial Controller with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Raise accurate and timely sales invoices in line with contractual and commercial terms.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve invoicing, reconciliation and transaction queries.
- Assist with audit preparation, including providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor queries.
- Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting standards.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required by the Global Financial Controller or Head of Finance.
About You
- Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
- Part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
The successful candidate should be a part qualified accountant with Retail or Hospitality experience. Holding high attention to detail, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills and be able to start at short notice.
Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits - Wandsworth, London - 5 days onsite
