An Assistant Accountant is needed on a temp to perm basis at a franchised retail company based in North London. The role is hybrid and based 3 days per week in the office.

The role will suit someone who is a keen learner, an active studier of ACCA/ CIMA and keen to progress.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management reporting, P&L, Balance Sheet, financial and margin analysis
• Assist with preparation of prepayment and accruals for month end.
• Month end stock count
• Assist with analysing new shop opening costs
• Assist with Credit Control account
• Assist with Debtor control account
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts
• Support Purchase ledger when required
• Any other ad hoc work as required

Qualifications & Skills

Relevant experience as Assistant Accountant in a similar size business is necessary (preferably at least 2-3 years' experience) as well as demonstrated progression in professional qualification. Ability to work to their own initiative. The ideal candidate should have a solid working knowledge of Sage Accounting and be an intermediate to high level user of Microsoft Excel.

• Taken some professional accounting exams
• Have excellent Excel Spreadsheet skills and good IT knowledge
• Have the ability to adapt and work in a dynamic and fast-growing business
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Proactive hands on approach
• Knowledge of FMCG retail/consumer sector (preferred)

If this is the right next step for your career - apply now!