Assistant Accountant - City of London
Michael Page City of London
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established luxury retail company with a large presence in London and Paris. They are renowned for their high-quality clothing products and are considered a market leader within the retail industry. The company prides itself on its collaborative work environment and strong emphasis on employee development.The finance team (made up of 5 people) are looking to add an Assistant Accountant, with the view that they'll develop into a Finance Analyst role. The team is dynamics and progressive, and they offer study support for the right candidate.
Job Description
The successful Assistant Accountant will:
- Assist with the monthly production of the management accounts (balance sheet recs, accruals, prepayments, journals
- Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper approvals, coding and tax treatment for overseas invoices.
- Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, including BACS, CHAPS, and international payments.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, handling queries and ensuring payments are made on time.
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals, prepayments, and cash reconciliation reporting.
- Monitor and manage aged payables, highlighting any management risks.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
- Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams to improve invoice processing efficiency.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and creditor reconciliations.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects and process improvements to streamline AP functions.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Assistant Accountant will:
- Have 2-3 years of AP or purchase ledger experience, as well as a striong level of month-end exposure
- MUST have a strong working background in luxury retail
- MUST have a strong level of stock/inventory knowledge - stock, finished goods and raw materials
- Prior experience working with multiple currencies
- AAT, ACCA or CIMA studier (desirable, not essential)
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- £34,000 (max)
- Bonus (disc.)
- Clothing Allowance
- Private Healthcare
- Additional benefits
- Study Support package
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