Assistant Accountant

GVA Search is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing food manufacturer in central London to aid them in their search for an Assistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic company and play a crucial role in its finance team. As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, supporting a variety of accounting activities and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

You’ll collaborate closely with different departments, providing valuable financial insights that contribute to our overall success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the processing of invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage petty cash transactions to ensure accurate financial records.
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including processing payments, chasing outstanding invoices, and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring all data is accurately entered and up to date, and assist in maintaining the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and assisting with audits.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects, including financial analysis and budgeting activities as required.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, providing financial information, resolving queries, and ensuring excellent service delivery.

We’re seeking a motivated finance professional with 2-3 years of experience, preferably in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and practical experience in both accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, and a natural desire to take on new challenges. You will have exceptional communication skills that can forge strong, collaborative relationships cross-functionally.

If you’re ready to bring energy and expertise to our dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!