Accountant

Simpson Judge are working with a leading e-commerce business undergoing a period of transformation an growth. They are looking for an accountant to join their finance team in the heart of London to assist in maintaining and running the finance function. Directly reporting to the COO, you will be working as the first point of contact for suppliers and maintaining supplier relationships. This role will also be working closely with the CFO.

Responsibilities:

Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.
Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports.
Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings.
Assist with other accounting projects.

Requirements:

Part-Qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
Excellent organizing abilities.
Great attention to detail.
Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
Excellent knowledge of MS Office and Xero.