Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits – Wandsworth, London – 5 days onsite

FryerMiles is delighted to be working with a global hospitality group to assist with the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their accounting experience within a supportive and collaborative environment during this period of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet control accounts, including delivery partners, intercompany balances, payroll and sales tax accounts.
• Post daily financial transactions accurately into the accounting system, ensuring appropriate coding and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and post monthly journals in support of the month-end close process.
• Support the Global Financial Controller with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Raise accurate and timely sales invoices in line with contractual and commercial terms.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to resolve invoicing, reconciliation and transaction queries.
• Assist with audit preparation, including providing supporting documentation and responding to auditor queries.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting standards.
• Support ad-hoc finance projects and analysis as required by the Global Financial Controller or Head of Finance.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).

The successful candidate should be a part qualified accountant with Retail or Hospitality experience. Holding high attention to detail, self-motivated and have excellent communication skills and be able to start at short notice.

Assistant Accountant- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract - £30,000 - £40,000 + Benefits – Wandsworth, London – 5 days onsite