Accounting & Finance
Associate Accountant
- London, United Kingdom
- 40,000 - 45,000 -
- Permanent
About the Company:
This company is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation based in London, operating within a multi-company, multi-currency group environment. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, the company is committed to delivering exceptional results and fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Renowned for its expertise and dedication, the organisation offers exciting opportunities to contribute to impactful projects while supporting professional growth and development.
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Accountant to join this company’s London-based team on a permanent basis. Offering a hybrid working arrangement with 1-2 days per week in the office, this role is pivotal in managing day-to-day accounting operations for UK companies. The Associate Accountant will play a key role in areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting. Additionally, this position provides the chance to work on finance transformation projects, VAT submissions, and payroll coordination, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enhance their accounting expertise within a supportive and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle purchase invoices, employee expenses, credit cards, and weekly payment runs for UK companies, ensuring accurate and timely postings.
Prepare bank reconciliations for all UK companies and support monthly reconciliations for subsidiaries.
Review and assist with tidying up vendor master data and approve vendor creations across the group.
Support group-wide finance transformation projects, including system transitions and improvements.
Review and update vendor postings and bookkeeping, ensuring accounts payable open items are up to date and reconciled.
Ensure compliance with the group-wide chart of accounts guidance on a monthly basis.
Coordinate intercompany management charges from the UK to its subsidiaries.
Process sales invoices and ensure timely collection for revenue-producing companies.
Prepare and review month-end working papers for prepayments, fixed assets, and other month-end journals.
Review and submit VAT returns in the UK, addressing any queries from HMRC.
Required Skills and Experience:
Experience working in a multi-company, multi-currency group environment with significant intercompany transactions.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Extensive experience with accounting systems, including nominal and subledger review, postings, and currency management.
Relevant accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA) are desirable but not essential.
Experience in the renewable development industry is advantageous but not mandatory.
This Associate Accountant role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company, contribute to impactful projects, and enhance your career in a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accounting and finance, this position could be the perfect fit for you.
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