ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - Expanding international leisure group Based: Richmond, Surrey (office based 4 days per week) Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits Successful and rapidly growing leisure group is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant for their finance team in their South West London office on a permanent basis. Working closely within a small team and reporting into the Financial Controller, the role of the Assistant Accountant will involve supporting the finance team in a range of reporting, controlling and general accounting tasks along with various other ad hoc responsibilities. The position is varied and will offer an increased scope of work as the individual progresses. Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant will include: Maintain sales and purchase ledger Balance sheet Reconciliations Processing payments VAT returns Review of payroll journals Processing expenses Help with the administration of Xero Assist in the preparation of budgets General financial admin tasks when required Candidate requirements: 1-4 years of previous finance experience Ideally a graduate with a finance or accounting degree Previous experience of reconciliations essential Ideally somebody looking to study ACCA or CIMA Excellent Excel skills. Knowledge of Xero is highly advantageous. Ability to hit the ground running Outgoing and enthusiastic Willing to learn and keen to develop. Organised and able to meet various weekly/monthly deadlines. Excellent communication and IT skills. Versatile, flexible and who has attention to detail Applicants for the Assistant Accountant position should be able to hit the ground running with at least 1-4 years experience in a similar role. The company has an excellent track record of career progression and the company wholeheartedly supports individual development.