Finance Assistant

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.