Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits – Wandsworth, London – 5 days onsite

FryerMiles is delighted to be working with a global hospitality group to assist with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment during this period of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet control accounts, including delivery partners, intercompany balances, payroll and sales tax accounts.

Post daily financial transactions accurately into the accounting system, ensuring appropriate coding and supporting documentation.

Prepare and post monthly journals in support of the month-end close process.

Support the Global Financial Controller with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met.

Raise accurate and timely sales invoices in line with contractual and commercial terms.

Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve invoicing, reconciliation and transaction queries.

Assist with audit preparation, including providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor queries.

Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting standards.

Support ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required by the Global Financial Controller or Head of Finance.

About You

Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role

Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems

Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

The successful candidate should be a part qualified accountant with Retail or Hospitality experience. Holding high attention to detail, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills and be able to start at short notice.

Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits – Wandsworth, London – 5 days onsite