Assistant Accountant London £35,000- £40,000 benefits We are looking for a hands on Assistant Accountant to support a growing consulting business based in central London. This position reports to the Finance Manager and requires someone with a keen eye for detail who is hard working and a strong communicator. If you are looking for a hands-on and varied accounts role where you can really add value, get involved and cover a broad range of duties then please apply. Wish List At least 3 years experience in a transactional finance role Experience working in multi-entity business. Motivated self starter who can work independently when needed. Solid knowledge of double entry A capable Excel user. The Role The successful Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following: Purchase ledger processing Sales ledger processing Managing the payments process Post to and update cashbooks Perform regular bank reconciliations Process and maintain monthly staff expenses Post necessary monthly journals Assist preparation of VAT returns Support the month end and year end process We need someone who is bright, enthusiastic and comfortable with the nitty gritty elements of finance in a fast paced business environment Great attention to detail and an ability to handle queries both internally and externally is essential Your Profile We are looking for a bright and adaptable Assistant Accountant who has experience delivering a broad range of transactional finance tasks. Experience of finance systems is essential as well as capable Excel skills (Vlookups etc) Benefits £35,000 - £40,000 plus bonus and benefits. This role is based in central London with easy public transport links.