Assistant Accountant

C&M Travel Recruitment

Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 12 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

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Assistant AccountantA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team within a luxury travel company. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong analytical abilities, and a passion for growing within the accounting sector. Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will help maintain smooth daily financial operations and ensure precise financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Process daily receipts
Perform daily multi-currency bank reconciliations
Post and reconcile credit card transactions
Manage merchant queries and chargebacks
Generate financial reports
Maintain dashboards for sales tracking
Conduct cashflow updates on a weekly/monthly basis
Update contract data under IFRS 16
Support month-end financial procedures
Conduct intercompany reconciliations
Post revenue and reconcile commissions at month-end
Perform balance sheet reconciliations
Assist in reviewing Profit & Loss statements
Manage expense systems and associated reporting
Support audit processes during year-end reviews

Assistant Accountant – Skills & Experience Required:

Previous experience in a similar finance / accounting role, with travel sector experience being beneficial but not essential.
Strong Excel skills
Exceptional numerical and analytical abilities
Experience using Microsoft Accounting Systems
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines effectively
Enthusiasm to grow and develop within the accounting field

Assistant Accountant – Key Benefits:

Salary circa £35k
Hybrid working - 3 days in London office, 2 from home.
23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Flexitime (option to bank hours for additional time off)
An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
Free annual travel insurance
Holiday concessions, including a complimentary villa stay per year
Exclusive discounts on holidays for friends and family
Company-matched pension scheme & life assurance
Travel season ticket loans
Learning and development opportunities

Please apply for the position of Assistant Accountant online or email your cv to