Accounts Assistant

A leading Stockbroker based in the City is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their fast paced finance team. You will ideally have worked in an environment where you had to be proactive, intuitive and worked diligently with a high attention to detail. You will have experience in general bookkeeping, be confident with debit and credit entries as well as working within a small team. This role offers the opportunity for the right candidate to join a busy, dynamic and developing team and will allow you to have a lot of exposure and ownership within the role.

A successful candidate’s main responsibilities and task will include:

• Supplier invoice processing
• Expense claim processing
• Regularly liaising with external suppliers and employees
• Reconciling the suppliers’ statement and ensuring payments are made within our terms.
• Assisting with the bank reconciliation
• Processing of accrual and prepayments
• Assisting with the sales ledger function
• Assisting with general ad-hoc administrative assistance

A suitable candidate should have the following relevant skills and experience:

• Experience using SUN or a similar accounting package
• Exposure using Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Part/Newly AAT qualified or solid accounting knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet to deadlines

Ideally, you are immediately available and have both solid accounting knowledge and practical experience. Personality is key, you must have a forward thinking, proactive attitude to succeed in the role and be able to come in and hit the ground running from the outset. The position will be offered on a temporary to permanent basis.

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply immediately using the details provided.