Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Accounts Assistant - Croydon/Hybrid - Excellent benefits and Progression - 6 Months FTC

Are you a recent finance / accounting grad looking for work within a successful accounting function?

Are you looking for work in the Croydon area with a leading company?

Are you looking for an employer that can catalyst your accounting career?

Come and join an Award-Winning accounting Team! We are seeking a highly professional and motivated Accounts Assistant to be based in our clients modern UK accounting HQ in Croydon. They have been recognised as a "Great Place to Work UK" and are passionate about developing our employees.

This role offers unrivalled training and clear internal progression pathways, including generous financial study support (AAT, ACCA, CIMA). Working with genuinely supportive colleagues in a great office environment, you will take ownership of a critical part of the financial cycle, managing client accounts to the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. This is more than a job; it's a launchpad for your accounting career.

  • Leading brand company voted "great places to work UK"
  • Extensive training and progression
  • Hybrid / Flexible working (after probation)
  • Full training provided
  • Excellent office environment / team
  • Lots of internal progression opportunity

Duties Include:

  • Year-End Preparation: Take responsibility for a defined portfolio of accounts, ensuring all necessary documentation is compiled for external audit within strict deadlines. This includes the accurate preparation of statutory accounts and associated tax affairs.
  • Journal Entries & Adjustments: Process all end-of-year adjustments, including transfers for long-term reserve funds (sinking funds) and ensuring accurate ledger balances before final accounts are produced. xgikmsk
  • Balance Sheet Integrity: Regularly reconcile expenditure within the accounting system
  • Surplus/Deficit Calculations: Calculate and process the final year-end balancing amount (surplus or deficit) for specific funds, issuing corresponding invoices (demands) or credit notes as required.
  • Audit Management: Act as a key point of contact, coordinating with external auditors and internal managers
  • Query Handling: Efficiently manage and resolve accountin...
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