Temporary Assistant Accountant

Temporary Assistant Accountant

Duration – 6 weeks
Hybrid with 2 days in the Central London office

Overview

On behalf of an international Management Consultancy, we are seeking a Temporary Assistant Accountant to support the London office.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who is immediately available, organised and able to hit the ground running. You will need to be comfortable picking up tasks quickly, managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities and providing reliable support to the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and assist with month-end processes, including balance sheet and profit and loss reviews.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations across six accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support audit requirements.
• Process accruals, prepayments and other journal entries, ensuring accurate nominal ledger postings.
• Assist with billing, data analysis and reconciliations, maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Monitor accounts receivable, carry out credit control and resolve payment queries.
• Process supplier invoices and payments, including monitoring cash flow and making payments through WISE and HSBC.
• Create project codes and prepare intercompany invoices for overseas offices.
• Assist with expense-related queries, HMRC matters, tax calculations and tax return preparation.
• Provide general finance and ad hoc accounting support to the wider team as required.

Skills & Experience

• At least 2 years' experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Immediately available and able to commit through to the end of the year.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Experience with transactional finance, billing, accounts payable and receivable.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, with an organised and methodical approach.
• Previous experience using QuickBooks is highly desirable.

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