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Assistant Accountant

Posted: 03/12/25
Recruiter:Vitae Financial Recruitment
Reference:3039349613
Type:Permanent
Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 Annual Great benefits- Inc. 15% bonus level
Location:City, London
Description: New Opportunity - Assistant Accountant
Location: Central London Hybrid (3 days in office), 35- 40kpa plus great benefits
Industry: Fast-Growing, Expanding Business

I'm pleased to be supporting an exciting, rapidly expanding business in Central London as they create a brand-new role within their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and being part of a collaborative, ambitious environment.
This role will suit a proactive finance professional who is hands-on, detail-driven, and eager to grow with the company. You'll gain broad exposure across the full finance function and play a pivotal role as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities
Manage supplier, vendor and customer onboarding
Oversee billing and support AP/AR processes
Handle bookkeeping tasks and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and journals
Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and trial balances
Produce internal and group reporting
Post daily cash transactions and complete bank reconciliations
Process supplier invoices, expenses and credit card transactions
Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory filings
Maintain finance master data
Support annual audits and statutory reporting
Prepare variance analysis and ad-hoc financial reports
Contribute to process improvements, including the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365

Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who brings a strong blend of technical skill, initiative, and enthusiasm:
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations and VAT
A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal stakeholders

What's on Offer
A newly created role with genuine opportunity to influence processes
A high-growth organisation with strong leadership and ambitious plans
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in their modern Central London office
Broad exposure across the full finance cycle
Supportive team culture with real opportunities for development

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