Assistant Accountant
London (with hybrid working options)
Our client manages green spaces across London.
They are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 36 hours per week.
The benefits include a salary of £32,666 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus study support,
26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service,
pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution),
hybrid/agile working options, private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan,
employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders,
learning and development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, and offices in a beautiful location.
This is a unique opportunity for a versatile accounting professional to elevate their career.
You will enjoy a flexible hybrid role, plenty of chances for professional development, and dedicated study support.
As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key supporting role in the financial health of the organisation.
You will assist with financial reporting, control, and compliance activities, focusing on areas such as the annual statutory accounts, VAT reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Key responsibilities include updating and managing the Fixed Asset and Grant Registers,
coding invoices and raising POs for the Finance department, and suggesting and helping implement improvements to finance policies and processes.
To be considered, you will need experience working within a small to medium-sized finance team,
a basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, a quick learning approach to new systems and processes,
and a finance and/or accounting degree, apprenticeship, AAT qualification, ACA/ACCA part qualification, or relevant experience.