Finance Assistant
- Employer
- Page Personnel
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £22000 - £25000 per annum
- Closing date
- Jul 23, 2019
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- Job Role
- Accounts Assistant
- Sector
- Transport & Rail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
An Accounts Assistant position for a leading shipping firm in London. This position provides career progression and study support.
Client Details
My client is a leading shipping firm in London
Description
The key responsibilities of this Accounts Assistant position include:
- Assist in preparation of monthly accounts for group reporting.
- Preparing and posting journals, i.e. prepayments, accruals, intercompany recharges and month end journals.
- Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, National Statistics Surveys, and the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement.
- Investigate material cost variances.
- Intercompany Reconciliations
- Assisting with the weekly and monthly financial trading reports.
- Assisting with the preparation of year end financial statements.
- Monitoring and developing internal controls and systems.
- Liaise with auditors and assist with the preparation of schedules for auditors.
- Identify and support continuous changes and improvements within the business
Profile
The successful candidate for this Accounts Assistant position will display the following:
- Numerate and knowledge of accounting principles i.e. double entry book-keeping/prepayments/accruals would be an advantage but not essential.
- Applicants must be self confident with good communication and problem solving skills and have experience of working in a team environment within a large organisation.
- Desire to pursue an accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA)
- Be organised and able to prioritise own workload in order to meet tight deadlines.
- Excel - intermediate Excel skills is essential.
- Knowledge of SUN Systems or equivalent and Vision would be an advantage but not essential.
Job Offer
This position offers the chance to join a leading international shipping firm in a progressive position which offers study support and other benefits.
Company
When it comes to recruiting and placing part qualified (PQ) accountants and transactional finance candidates, Page Personnel gets the job done. We have 200 specialist recruitment consultants who know the finance market inside out and can help you to find the right role or the right candidate for your specific requirements. As part of a network of 21 countries we’re also able to offer global insight and access to international candidates.
We maintain close links with institutions like CIMA and ACCA, so it’s a market we fully understand. Our expertise also extends to areas like credit control, accounts payable and payroll and graduate recruitment.
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