Assistant Financial Accountant with International Law Firm
Based in Central London (hybrid working available)
Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits
* Support the month-end process and journal entries
* Provide assistance with reconciliations (revenue, balance sheet, expenses) and investigate and amend irregularities
* Support the preparation of tax documentation and VAT returns, collaborating with European offices, maintaining compliance with local tax regulations
* Ad-hoc project, accounting and reporting tasks and covering for team members when required
* Utilise initiative to streamline processes and implement improvements, incorporating AI tools where possible to enhance efficiency
Assistant Accountant Experience:
* APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY WORKING IN A LAW FIRM OR LLP/ACCOUNTANCY FIRM ENVIRONMENT
* Part-qualified or willing to begin accountancy qualification studies
* Strong Excel, accuracy and organisational skills
* Ability to communicate with both financial and non-financial colleagues