Reed Accountancy are working exclusively with a growing investment and asset management company to recruit a bright and enthusiastic French speaking Assistant Accountant to join their small London team. Contract: Permanent Location: Mayfair, London. Initially 5 days office based, with flexibility for hybrid working in the long term Package: Competitive (depending on experience) with comprehensive benefits package Responsibilities • Day to day accounting for various group companies. • Responsible for Accounts Payable, from processing invoices to setting up bank payments of different entities. • Performing bank reconciliations. • Performing reconciliations of intercompany accounts. • Perform month-end closing of (accruals, prepayments, capitalisation, revaluations). • Production of monthly cash flows. • Production of monthly management accounts for different entities. • Manage Fixed asset Register. • Quarter end accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet). • Investigate and resolve internal or external queries. • Support the wider finance team with any ad hoc tasks. Systems Knowledge & Experience Essential: SAP - Intermediate, MS Excel - Intermediate Desirable: Hyperion/TM1 Person Specification • Part Qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA) • Friendly, enthusiastic, willing and able to work effectively within a team. • Good communication skills both written and oral. • Able to work independently. • Strong organisational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritise. • Able to work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines. • Experience of solving problems and implementing solutions. • Proficient in both French and English