Position
Assistant Accountant (JR102482)
Company
Clarion Events Ltd
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Financial Accounting team, offering a broad exposure to financial accounting and a strong foundation for a career in accounting. The role will report to the Senior Finance Manager and involve preparing accurate, timely and robust financial information, serving internal customers and meeting compliance deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting – Month End & Annual Accounts
* Month end preparation of central cost centres for review by the Senior Finance Manager.
* Attending and contributing to cost centre review meetings where actuals and forecasts are discussed.
* Month end journals such as cost of sale accruals in conjunction with the Management Accountant team.
* Completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
* Prepare details for the National Statistics Office returns, plus any other returns as requested.
* Preparation of overseas VAT returns and relevant monthly reconciliations.
* Reviewing intercompany invoice positions and perform monthly reconciliations.
Budgets and Forecasts
* Assisting the Senior Finance Manager in preparation of the central cost centres budgets.
* Assisting in the preparation of the year‑end capex forecast.
Year End
* Work with the Financial Reporting team to ensure management and statutory accounting reconciliation, treatment of dividends etc.
* Assistance with the Group financial statement note disclosures such as related parties.
* Assist with the compilation of information to support corporation tax returns.
* Assist with the compilation of information to support the PSA tax calculation.
General
* Assist with verification of new suppliers.
* Assist with ad‑hoc financial analysis requests as and when required.
* Cover other areas such as bank reconciliations, payroll, journal postings and other tasks.
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
* Qualification via AAT or a relevant degree (or equivalent qualification) is essential; part‑qualified accountants (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) will also be considered.
* Clear communication skills.
* Strong Excel skills.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
* Attention to detail and ability to self‑review work.
* Excellent analytical skills.
* Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment with a flexible attitude.
* Friendly and approachable manner.
* Ability to build key relationships throughout the business.
* Knowledge of the event industry is beneficial.
* To adhere to the company’s core values of Passion, Imagination, Care & Trust.
Benefits
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* End‑of‑year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
* Celebration day off (e.g., birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc.)
* Summer Hours in August (3 pm finish on Fridays)
* Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
* Pension Scheme
* Private Medical Insurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
* Mentoring Programme
* Subsidised Café
* Season Ticket Loan
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Free on‑site gym and shower facilities
* Free eyesight tests
* Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees
Additional Details
* Salary: Competitive
* Closing Date: 31‑Dec‑2025
* Location: London, United Kingdom
Contact
Trishane Rowe – lunkd1_uktj@clarion.com
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