Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant (part-time)

Wimbledon - Hybrid (1-2 days in office)

£38,000- £40,000 benefits pro rata

We are looking for a diligent and part-time Assistant Accountant to support an established healthcare services business, based in Wimbledon.

This position reports to a fantastic FD who is a true people person and requires someone with a keen eye for detail.

If you are looking for a hands-on and varied accounts role where you can really add value, get involved and cover a broad range of duties then please apply.

Wish List

• AAT or professional studies (desirable)
• Prior experience of a transactional finance role
• People person who works well with colleagues at all levels
• Experience up to trial balance level
• A capable Excel user.

The Role

The successful Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Xero accounting software.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Manage petty cash and expense claims.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Support the CFO with year end statutory accounts processes (and audits as applicable) including dealing with queries from external accountants.
• Perform monthly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss reconciliations, maintaining schedules throughout.
• Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Monthly payroll preparation.
• Support with budget preparation, as well assisting with other reports and schedules as required by the CFO/COO.

We need someone who is bright, enthusiastic and comfortable with the nitty gritty elements of finance while also being willing to muck in with operational or administrative tasks form time to time.

Great attention to detail and an ability to handle queries both internally and externally is essential!

Your Profile

We are looking for an established Assistant Accountant who has experience delivering transactional finance tasks.

Experience of Xero would be a bonus as well as capable Excel skills.

Part time flexibility is offered with this role and will be agreed on a case by case basis however the preference would be for at least c. 30hrs per week as a minimum.

Salary & Benefits

£38,000 - £40,000 plus benefits pro-rata. This role is based in Wimbledon close to public transport links.