Assistant Accountant

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - SPORT (PART QUALIFIED CIMA or ACCA) Based Central London (4 days per week in office) £35,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits TEMP TO PERM Successful and expanding sports and entertainment business is looking for a part qualified CIMA or ACCA to work as an Assistant Accountant in their accounting team in their UK head office in Central London on a temp to perm basis. Working closely within a small team and reporting into the Financial Controller, the role of the Assistant Accountant will involve supporting the finance team in a range of management accounting and controlling tasks along with various other ad hoc responsibilities. The position offers a structured career path and will offer an increased scope of work as the individual progresses. Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant will include: • Prepare and process client invoices • Investigate and resolve billing queries • Support weekly Accounts Payable and tracking • Run and distribute weekly AR and AP reports • Create order numbers and customer records within SAP • Investigate and reallocate miscoded costs • Ad hoc financial analysis • General financial and business partnering tasks when required Candidate requirements: • Part Qualified ACCA or CIMA with 2-4 years finance experience • Must have previous accounts payable and accounts receivable experience • Knowledge of SAP • Ability to hit the ground running • Outgoing and enthusiastic • Willing to learn and keen to develop. • Organised and able to meet various weekly/monthly deadlines. • Excellent communication and IT skills . • Versatile, flexible and who has attention to detail • An interest in sport Applicants for the Assistant Accountant position should be part qualified ACCA or CIMA. You should be able to hit the ground running with at least 2-4 years experience in a similar role.The company offers excellent scope for career progression within a dynamic, rewarding and fun sport and entertainment environment. The role is being offered on a short term contract basis with potential to go permanent thereafter.