Assistant Accountant Location: South West London (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home) Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 DOE + Study Support Recruitment partner: Robert HalfRobert Half are partnering with a well-established, PE Backed, International events business in South West London, to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their accounting career who is looking to develop their technical skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. The RoleYou will support the finance function in delivering accurate and timely financial information, with particular involvement in the month-end process and balance sheet control.Key Responsibilities<ul data-start="790" data-end="1209"><li data-end="867" data-start="790">Assist with month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li data-start="868" data-end="921">Prepare and support balance sheet reconciliations</li><li data-end="977" data-start="922">Assist with VAT returns and related reconciliations</li><li data-end="1018" data-start="978">Support intercompany reconciliations</li><li data-end="1085" data-start="1019">Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger activities</li><li data-start="1086" data-end="1143">Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes</li><li data-end="1209" data-start="1144">Provide ad hoc support and analysis to the wider finance team</li></ul> About You<ul data-start="1226" data-end="1586"><li data-end="1292" data-start="1226">Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role</li><li data-start="1293" data-end="1340">Practical month-end experience is essential</li><li data-end="1410" data-start="1341">Exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and/or VAT is desirable</li><li data-end="1468" data-start="1411">Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or keen to begin studying</li><li data-start="1469" data-end="1521">Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail</li><li data-start="1522" data-end="1586">Positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn and progress</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul data-end="1829" data-start="1609"><li data-end="1654" data-start="1609">£33,000 - £38,000 depending on experience</li><li data-end="1654" data-start="1609">Discretionary Bonus</li><li data-start="1655" data-end="1677">Full study support</li><li data-end="1737" data-start="1678">Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)</li><li data-start="1738" data-end="1781">Strong career development opportunities</li><li data-end="1829" data-start="1782">Friendly and supportive working environment</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjQxMjcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">

London, London
remote
Permanent
33000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Accountant Location: South West London (Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home) Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 DOE + Study Support Recruitment partner: Robert HalfRobert Half are partnering with a well-established, PE Backed, International events business in South West London, to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their accounting career who is looking to develop their technical skills within a supportive and collaborative finance team. The RoleYou will support the finance function in delivering accurate and timely financial information, with particular involvement in the month-end process and balance sheet control.Key Responsibilities<ul data-start="790" data-end="1209"><li data-end="867" data-start="790">Assist with month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li data-start="868" data-end="921">Prepare and support balance sheet reconciliations</li><li data-end="977" data-start="922">Assist with VAT returns and related reconciliations</li><li data-end="1018" data-start="978">Support intercompany reconciliations</li><li data-end="1085" data-start="1019">Assist with bank reconciliations and general ledger activities</li><li data-start="1086" data-end="1143">Support budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes</li><li data-end="1209" data-start="1144">Provide ad hoc support and analysis to the wider finance team</li></ul> About You<ul data-start="1226" data-end="1586"><li data-end="1292" data-start="1226">Minimum 1-2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role</li><li data-start="1293" data-end="1340">Practical month-end experience is essential</li><li data-end="1410" data-start="1341">Exposure to balance sheet reconciliations and/or VAT is desirable</li><li data-end="1468" data-start="1411">Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or keen to begin studying</li><li data-start="1469" data-end="1521">Strong Excel skills and good attention to detail</li><li data-start="1522" data-end="1586">Positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn and progress</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul data-end="1829" data-start="1609"><li data-end="1654" data-start="1609">£33,000 - £38,000 depending on experience</li><li data-end="1654" data-start="1609">Discretionary Bonus</li><li data-start="1655" data-end="1677">Full study support</li><li data-end="1737" data-start="1678">Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)</li><li data-start="1738" data-end="1781">Strong career development opportunities</li><li data-end="1829" data-start="1782">Friendly and supportive working environment</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjQxMjcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
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