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Vitae Financial Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London EC3V 3LA, England
£35000 - £40000/annum Great benefits- Inc. 15% bonus level
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A new opportunity for an Assistant Accountant is available in Central London, offering a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum plus great benefits.
- The role is within a fast-growing business and requires a proactive finance professional with a minimum of part-qualified experience (ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
- Key responsibilities include managing supplier onboarding, overseeing billing, handling bookkeeping tasks, and assisting with month-end close.
- Candidates should have a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and experience with Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, and VAT.
- This position offers hybrid working with three days in the office, broad exposure across the finance function, and opportunities for professional development.
Location: Central London * Hybrid (3 days in office), 35- 40kpa plus great benefits
Industry: Fast-Growing, Expanding Business
I'm pleased to be supporting an exciting, rapidly expanding business in Central London as they create a brand-new role within their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and being part of a collaborative, ambitious environment.
This role will suit a proactive finance professional who is hands-on, detail-driven, and eager to grow with the company. You'll gain broad exposure across the full finance function and play a pivotal role as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage supplier, vendor and customer onboarding
* Oversee billing and support AP/AR processes
* Handle bookkeeping tasks and balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments and journals
* Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and trial balances
* Produce internal and group reporting
* Post daily cash transactions and complete bank reconciliations
* Process supplier invoices, expenses and credit card transactions
* Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory filings
* Maintain finance master data
* Support annual audits and statutory reporting
* Prepare variance analysis and ad-hoc financial reports
* Contribute to process improvements, including the rollout of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Candidate Profile
We're looking for someone who brings a strong blend of technical skill, initiative, and enthusiasm:
* Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience
* Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
* Hands-on experience with Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations and VAT
* A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment
* Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal stakeholders
What's on Offer
* A newly created role with genuine opportunity to influence processes
* A high-growth organisation with strong leadership and ambitious plans
* Hybrid working: 3 days per week in their modern Central London office
* Broad exposure across the full finance cycle
* Supportive team culture with real opportunities for development
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