<p><strong>ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - PERMANENT - LONDON - UP TO £47k + 15% BONUS - HYBRID </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis offering hybrid working, up to £47k and 15% bonus, study support and career progression! </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and process journal entries, ledger transactions, and reconciliations accurately and timely.</li><li>Producing accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for the contract and reporting results to Contract Manager, Finance Manager, and operational managers.</li><li>Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with finance teams - providing support and advice where required.</li><li>Support the wider Municipal finance team with audit queries and pricing queries from clients.</li><li>Support data collection and basic analysis of operational KPIs and financial performance of the contract.</li><li>Collaborate with other team members to complete balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies/procedure and collaborate with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks. </li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified or finalist - ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.</li><li>Proficiency in spreadsheet as Microsoft Excel/ google sheets.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and good communication skills. </li></ul><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzA3MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The client is a digital advertising company based in London that owns and operates high-quality LED screens in central London and other local locations to help brands reach large, diverse urban audiences. It provides flexible digital billboard spaces where advertisers can run static or full-motion campaigns to engage people in locations. The company specifically supports SMEs and start-ups but has also partnered with the likes of Netflix, Sky, Tesco, and much more! </p><p>Their ideal candidate will be confident, progressive, and engaging. They must be skilled in end-to-end AP and AR processes as well as taking full ownership of the month's end duties including, journal, pre-payments and accruals etc. This position will grow very quickly with the opportunity to line manage and will report directly into the Financial Controller.</p><p> </p><strong>Title:</strong> Assistant Accountant<br><strong>Working structure:</strong> Hybrid - Tues, Weds, Thurs in office (9am - 5:30pm)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Central London<br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays <br></li><li> study support (case by case)<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Company socials an events <br></li><li>Private Medical <br></li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uMDEwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="0" data-end="19"><strong data-end="19" data-start="0">Job Description</strong></p><p data-start="21" data-end="362">This role provides accurate and timely administrative and accounting support to the finance function, ensuring strict deadlines are consistently met. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working both independently and as part of a team.</p><p data-end="388" data-start="364"><strong data-start="364" data-end="388">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="389" data-end="1236"><li data-end="604" data-start="389"><p data-start="391" data-end="604">Process a high volume of accounts payable invoices using accounting systems (e.g. Xero), including data entry or import, uploading invoices and supporting documentation, obtaining approvals, and accurate coding.</p></li><li data-end="664" data-start="605"><p data-end="664" data-start="607">Prepare and issue remittance advices following payment.</p></li><li data-start="665" data-end="757"><p data-start="667" data-end="757">Assist with preparing data for upload to the bank for approval of weekly payment cycles.</p></li><li data-start="758" data-end="911"><p data-start="760" data-end="911">Respond to internal and external queries via email by liaising with relevant departments and utilising accounting systems to resolve issues promptly.</p></li><li data-start="912" data-end="1040"><p data-start="914" data-end="1040">Perform supplier statement reconciliations and daily bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete financial records.</p></li><li data-end="1141" data-start="1041"><p data-end="1141" data-start="1043">Support monthly customer invoicing processes, including preparation of supporting documentation.</p></li><li data-end="1236" data-start="1142"><p data-end="1236" data-start="1144">Provide administrative and transactional assistance to the wider finance team as required.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1238" data-end="1480">All duties must be carried out in line with applicable quality management and information security requirements, maintaining confidentiality at all times and acting impartially, with any potential conflicts of interest declared to management.</p><p data-start="1482" data-end="1507"><strong data-start="1482" data-end="1507">Skills and Attributes</strong></p><p data-end="1839" data-start="1509">The successful candidate will be highly IT literate, with strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to liaising with operational teams and other departments.</p><p data-end="2231" data-start="1841">This role requires sound day-to-day decision-making, effective time management, and a high level of attention to detail, particularly when working with large volumes of data. The ability to self-manage workload and priorities, work accurately, and consistently meet deadlines is critical. A flexible, team-focused "can-do" attitude is expected to support the changing needs of the business.</p><p data-start="2233" data-end="2266"><strong data-start="2233" data-end="2266">Qualifications and Experience</strong></p><p data-start="2268" data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="2362">Previous experience working in a similar administrative or accounting environment is required.</p><p>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.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDkzNjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">