Assistant Accountant in London

Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our growing Finance function.

This is an exciting opportunity that will quickly grow in responsibility and will be key in delivering a step change in value and support to the business.

As an Assistant Accountant will be responsible for maintaining our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.

This is a great opportunity where you will have the chance to get involved in other areas of finance and work closely with the Management Accountant. 

Responsibilities:

• Aid Management Accountant and department with day-to-day accounting duties
• Responsible for daily bank reconciliation to ensure timely accuracy of accounts
• Managing accounts payable process, paying supplier invoices and issuing remittance and supplier statements
• Reconciling and resolving accounts payable queries
• Posting sales invoices to the sales ledger
• Contacting clients and vendors as necessary to ensure accurate and on-time payments
• Reporting on debtors and creditors and communicating with internal stakeholders to provide status updates on aged items
• Manage administration of the business’ company credit card platform and assist the Finance Director in implementing process improvements and compliance
• Dealing with queries and supporting with month-end close process, including posting accruals and prepayments.

Requirements: 

• Excellent numerical written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Management Accounting experience an advantage
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Part qualified in AAT, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite productivity tools
• Strongly detail-oriented with a heavy focus on maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounts
• Innovative and proactive in questioning the norm and helping drive change.
• Ability to take ownership
• Well organised
• Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable environment

Interview process: 

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member
• Timed home assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test the skills and experience
• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline

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