Cedar has partnered with a global manufacturing business. They are urgently searching for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their organisation. Salary: £33,000 Location: Bloomsbury, London (Hybrid) Start date: ASAP This is a temp to perm role supporting the Finance Manager by ensuring systems are updated and maintained whilst preparing management accounts within agreed time lines and complete statutory submissions. Sales Ledger processing Credit Control using agreed escalation process and saving communication in CRM Review and reconcile the Sales Ledger control account investigating outstanding items Prepare and distribute customer statements Manage Customer records including new account set up in Finance package Reconcile and close ledger each month Prepare information for bi-monthly MAG meeting Purchase Ledger processing Invoices / Credit Notes processed in using the Purchase Order policy Raise Purchase Orders when required Resolve queries with users including how to use the systems Follow up invoice authorisations in a timely manner Process monthly payment run, ad hoc and cashbook payments / receipts Review and reconcile the Purchase Ledger control account investigating outstanding items Supplier statement reconciliation Controllership Balance Sheet and sub ledger reconciliations Prepare quarterly Management accounts for review by Finance Manager Prepare and submit VAT and Corporation Tax returns Identify areas for improving existing systems and processes Update weekly cash-flow forecast Required Skills: Demonstratable accounting knowledge in both purchase and sales ledger Experience of working for a trade association or similar member-led organisation would be desirable Experience of VAT submissions (MUST) Experience with Dimensions, Focal Point, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook Good communicator Diligent with a good attention to detail Please note that you need to be on less than a 1-month notice period. If you are interested in this role, please apply ASAP Please be aware that only short listed candidates will be contacted.