Assistant Accountant

We are partnering with a fast-growing retail business to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in London in a hybrid model. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a dynamic and supportive environment while gaining broad exposure across management accounts and financial reporting while still involved in the day-to-day finance duties.

This role will offer valuable hands-on experience across month-end processes, reconciliations, financial analysis, and wider finance projects, providing a strong platform for career development.

The Role

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts for budget holders
• Reviewing and analysing financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Supporting monthly and year-end reporting processes
• Reconciling sales reports and balance sheets
• Carrying out daily accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations and payment runs
• Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and process improvements
• Supporting the team during external audit processes

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar finance or accounting role and be studying towards either their ACCA or CIMA qualification. The ability to have a high attention to detail, and confidence working with financial data is imperative.