Our client is a European asset management and solutions business leading the rapid energy transition of commercial transport. Their mission is to lead the world’s transition to sustainable energy through the development and operation of large-scale EV charging infrastructure powered by renewable energy.
Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. This role is based in Hill Rise, Richmond with a salary range of £30K - £35K based on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Accounts Payable : Process vendor invoices, reconcile statements, and ensure timely payments. Verify accuracy and completeness of invoices and resolve discrepancies as needed
* Accounts Receivable : Assist in generating customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and maintain accurate records of customer transactions.
* Expense Reports : Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and proper documentation.
General Ledger Maintenance : Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
* Expense Reports : Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies and proper documentation.
* Bank Reconciliation : Assist in reconciling bank statements to the general ledger and resolving any discrepancies.
* Data Entry : Overseeing the purchase order system and accurately input financial data into the accounting system.
* Balance sheet review : Overseeing the balance sheet including prepayments, accruals and income received in advance.
* Financial Analysis : Provide support for financial analysis and reporting by preparing various financial reports and assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
* Compliance : Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal accounting policies.
* Support:
o Collaborate with the accounting team on ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.
o Preparing sales invoices and managing billing process.
o Completing purchase orders
o Assisting with budgets
o Completing bank reconciliations
o Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
o Managing Overseeing and maintaining SPV ledgers
o Processing business expenses
o Assisting with external audits
o Managing day-to-day transactions
o Recording office expenditures and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget.
o Completing the year-end analysis
o Reporting on debtors and creditors
o Handling accruals and prepayments
o Assisting with monthly budgeting tasks
o Sorting financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts
Technical Knowledge / Skills Required
* Interest in reporting and other accounting challenges faced by Real Estate & Infrastructure Funds / firms.
* Relevant practical work experience would be an advantage
* Ability to draft reports and business correspondence.
* Ability to present information and respond to questions.
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
* Intermediate / Advanced excel and word skills required.
* The individual must have excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
* Numeracy and good written skills.
* Prior experience of accounting packages would be advantageous.
Some of the Benefits include:
* Annual learning and development budget
* Complementary Breakfast, Lunch and Fresh fruit
* Private Healthcare Insurance Provided by Vitality Health
* Pension
* Regular team socials
* Salary Sacrifice Electric vehicle leasing and cycle to work schemes
* Competitive Bonus Scheme designed to recognise and reward high performance
* 33 days holiday (inc. Bank holidays)
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