Assistant Accountant

Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar accounting software. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and What-If Analysis. Previous customer service or stakeholder management experience. Candidates based within a reasonable commuting distance of the EC1 postcode area would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities Process and maintain accurate financial transactions across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), sales, purchases, and inventory movements. Prepare and process supplier payment runs (weekly, fortnightly, and monthly), including ad hoc and sundry payments, ensuring accurate allocation within Sage Line 50. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through timely and accurate transaction processing. Perform bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions (USD and EUR), investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Maintain supporting schedules and documentation to ensure effective balance sheet control and accurate financial records. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation of management accounts, financial reports, and variance analysis. Monitor cash flow and support effective cash management and liquidity planning. Prepare VAT returns, statutory filings, and audit schedules, providing supporting documentation for internal and external audits. Produce KPI reports and provide ad hoc financial analysis and support as required.

Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. Build strong working relationships with suppliers, customers, banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders, resolving financial queries efficiently. Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls. Key Skills and Experience Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and general ledger processes. Experience in financial transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.

Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and high-quality work. Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to investigate issues and provide solutions. Ability to interpret financial information and identify opportunities for improvement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Personal Qualities Professional, trustworthy, and responsible when handling confidential financial information. Accurate, organised, and committed to delivering high-quality work. Proactive, reliable, and accountable with the ability to use initiative. Adaptable and resilient, maintaining accuracy during busy periods such as month-end, year-end, and audits. Customer-focused with a collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.