Assistant Accountant

CMA is working with an ambitious, dynamic and commercially focused Financial Services company.

Due to a number of their existing clients requiring a UK presence they have set up a UK Head Office in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Reporting to the UK Director, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the business at an exciting time, where you will build the team and implement processes and controls.

What Will The Role Involve

• Processing a range of financial transactions into accounting system;
• Processing a number of small payrolls;
• Setting up payments on the banking platforms;
• Bank reconciliation and general ledger reconciliation;
• Assisting with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns;
• Assisting with preparation of periodic management accounts;
• Data Management System control, source document and checklist administration;
• Following firm’s risk management and quality control procedures at all times;
• As experience increases you will have an opportunity to take on more responsibility.

Suitable Candidate

• Our ideal candidate will have good educational background and be an AAT qualified accountant or studying towards ACCA/CIMA with a desire to work in Financial Services;
• You will have a strong practical knowledge of the principles of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns;
• You will ideally have practical knowledge of Sage L50 accounting system;
• You will have a strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritise, multi-task and plan effectively. You will be comfortable operating in a client facing environment;
• We are looking for a candidate with good inter-personal skills and a collaborative approach who will be helpful and willing to support wider team.

Our client heavily invests in their employees and offers a fantastic benefits package. You will have the full support of the UK Director, who is passionate, highly knowledgeable and experienced in this industry.

Standard working hours are 35hrs a week and there is an element of flexibility around start and finish times.

The office is accessible via public transport and also has onsite parking.

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