Assistant Accountant - Growing Consumer Goods Business

Posted 29 July 2019
Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum + Full ACCA/CIMA Study Support
LocationCity of London
ReferenceBBBH65426_1564419154
Contact NameAlicia Davis

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in preparing monthly management accounts including P&L Analysis and commentary
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Month end accruals, journals
  • Bank reconciliations
  • VAT returns
  • Assisting in the support of the finance team
  • Concession sales ledger weekly and monthly accounting.
  • Accounting for (initially);
  • Carriage costs.
  • Sales-related costs.
  • Turnover rents and concession charges.
  • Utilities, repairs & maintenance and other premises-related costs.
  • IT and telecoms costs.
  • Legal and professional charges.
  • Fixed assets accounting and capital expenditure reporting - stores and central.
  • Cost allocations.
  • Turnover rent reporting to landlords.
  • Handling cost queries from stores and HO staff.
  • Additional ad hoc duties: As with all roles, you may at times be required to carry out additional ad hoc duties.
  • This may include supporting another store or team member, or project work which impacts on the store or the wider business

Essential Skills:

  • A strong desire to learn and develop yourself - this is an entry finance role and should quickly provide opportunities for the right person.
  • Starting to study CIMA/ACCA or similar qualification.
  • A proactive attitude and a sense of personal accountability is vital - you need to 'lean in' and take the lead.
  • Delivering a great Customer Experience (internally and externally) must be second nature to you.
  • Resourceful and pro-active working style.
  • Positive Team Player.
  • Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
  • Flexible attitude and commitment to getting the job done.

Benefits:

  • £35-45k annual salary
  • 10% bonus
  • Full study support
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Healthcare
  • Pension scheme