Accounts Assistant - Remote

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Why Apply for this?

• Fully remote working model, providing excellent flexibility and work-life balance
• Join a fast-growing global Finance Advisory business
• Clear pathways for progression and professional development
• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £35,000
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 35 hours per week
• All equipment provided to support a fully remote working environment

 

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing global Finance Advisory business. The business oversees almost $2bn of annual revenue across its client portfolio, providing a broad range of services from bookkeeping and management accounting through to CFO advisory, fundraising, debt financing, M&A support, tax structuring and strategic growth planning.

 

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll join a growing finance team and play an important role in supporting the accounting requirements of a diverse client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a hungry and ambitious finance professional who wants to develop their career within a modern, fast-paced advisory environment.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, working with clients across different sectors while developing your technical knowledge and commercial understanding.

 

Key Duties:

• Supporting day-to-day accounting activities across a portfolio of clients
• Processing accounts payable and maintaining accurate financial records
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns and related compliance requirements
• Supporting payroll processing and associated administration
• Assisting with month-end processes and management accounts
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using Xero
• Liaising with clients and internal teams to resolve finance queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting requirements
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency

 

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within an accounting or finance environment
• Strong understanding of core accounting processes including AP, bank reconciliations, VAT and payroll
• Experience using Xero is highly desirable
• Strong IT skills and confidence learning new systems and technology
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with clients and colleagues remotely
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, ambitious and hungry to develop a career in finance
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fully remote team

 

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your suitability, contact Ryan Wharry@ HireIQ in complete confidence.