Assistant Accountant in Uxbridge - Robert Walters

Assistant Accountant

Uxbridge | Hybrid Working
£30,000 - £35,000 + 10% Bonus + Study Support + Benefits + On-Site Parking

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a successful international business operating across multiple markets.

This is a newly created position offering excellent exposure across financial accounting, reporting and finance projects.

Assistant Accountant

Uxbridge | Hybrid Working
£30,000 - £35,000 + 10% Bonus + Study Support + Benefits + On-Site Parking

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a successful international business operating across multiple markets.

This is a newly created position offering excellent exposure across financial accounting, reporting and finance projects. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, supporting both day-to-day accounting activities and ongoing improvements across the finance function.

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities

• Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding transactions
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities across multiple entities
• Prepare balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, resolving differences where required
• Assist with financial reporting and ensure information is prepared accurately and on time
• Provide support during the external audit process
• Assist with VAT, corporate tax, payroll-related reporting and other statutory requirements
• Work with external advisers and third-party providers, ensuring information is supplied within agreed timescales
• Help document and improve finance procedures and internal processes
• Support the implementation and development of new finance systems and technology
• Get involved in wider finance projects and provide additional accounting support across the team

Assistant Accountant Requirements

• Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification
• Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role
• Good understanding of month-end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Exposure to financial accounting, statutory reporting or tax would be advantageous
• Experience working across multiple entities or within an international organisation would be beneficial
• Good Excel skills
• SAP experience would be highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail with a confident and proactive approach
• Comfortable managing competing deadlines and working across different areas of finance

Assistant Accountant Benefits

• 10% annual bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Excellent opportunity to develop while progressing towards a professional accounting qualification
• On-site parking
• Exposure to a large international finance function
• Opportunity to gain experience across accounting, reporting, tax and finance projects
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates