Assistant Accountant

SCOPE The Assistant Accountant support the finance department by performing various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of the company and providing essential support to the finance team.

KNOWLEDGE

• Achieved or is working towards bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.

Skills

• Ability to establish good relationships with internal and external team members
• Good levels of verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and MS Office skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Responds well to deadlines
• Desire and willingness to learn new concepts and approach
• Previous experience of using a 4PS, Job Logic (or similar CAFM system) would be an advantage
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

DUTIES

• Use 4PS to extract data and prepare sales invoices and valuations, as required.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger, including scanning, filing, and document management.
• Prepare and process financial documents, including invoices, bills, payments, receipts, and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Enter and maintain financial data within accounting systems and databases.
• Verify account balances, investigate discrepancies, and post correcting entries where necessary.
• Perform bank reconciliations, including verification of bank deposits.
• Monitor and report on creditors and aged payables.
• Sort, code, and post financial documents to the appropriate nominal, supplier, and customer accounts.
• Handle queries from support team, suppliers and clients relating to invoices, payments, and account balances.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with payroll administration and related accounting entries, as required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant financial regulations.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting and administrative support across East West Group companies, as required.

This is a full-time office based position at our Perivale, Greenford, Head Office.