Accountant

Accountant / Accountancy Company

£40,000 -£45,000 - London NW Postcode

Our client a UK leading accountancy based in London are currently seeking an experienced Accountant where you will support the close and reporting process with responsibility for preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and other duties as assigned. You will have an understanding of accounting principles, audit accounting concepts, and the monthly close process.

As part of the accounting team, you will report to the senior accountant, and work with the wider team in Finance and Accounting. Our client are seeking a dynamic candidate to build and maintain an accounting function. The accounting organisation will support our local and UK businesses reporting, internal controls, inter company and transfer pricing activities and also support new business launches through organic growth or acquisitions as a whole.

Your role will include:

• Ensuring accuracy of the company's financial statements
• Prepare and variance explanations as part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare materials for internal and external reporting on a monthly and annual basis.
• Prepare statutory adjustments for applicable entities..
• Provide support for the annual UK financial statement audit, periodic internal audits, and statutory audits.
• Build, document and support process improvements.
• Maintain the VAT register for VAT returns and submissions.

You will experience in and have:

• Qualified or Part qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Exceptional analytical and Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of management accounting and financial accounting
• Ability to work under pressure and perform several tasks concurrently in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills, and superior attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organisation.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work extended hours during critical periods.
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team and looking to take part in a team with excellent growth in the business.

Our client in return will offer an excellent salary with development and growth opportunities to join a fast and forward thinking business - apply now for an interview!