We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client's accounts team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and be responsible for preparing management accounts within a well-known Investment Company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Reviewing and closing month end management accounts
* Producing monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss Accounts, Balance Sheets, and narrative on key movements / budget variances
* Assistance with updating cashflow models and forecasts
* Preparation of year-end financial accounts and audit packs, and liaising with auditors across group audits
* VAT returns
* Reviewing monthly supplier payment runs
* Ad hoc project work and reporting
Requirements:
* Recent experience in a fast-paced commercial accounting role
* Qualified Accounts Technician or Part Qualified Accountant
* Experience of preparing management accounts
* Closing month end reporting and producing management reporting packs
* Accounts packages (Xero)
* Excellent Excel skills (vlookups, sumif, pivot tables etc)
* Experience working in hospitality/hotel trade, or similar industry/trading business (Desirable)
* Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
* Good numeracy aptitude and keen eye for detail
* Time management and working towards tight deadlines
* Ability to work effectively both alone and in a team environment