Assistant Accountant - Handpicked Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Title: Assistant Accountant

Type: Permanent

Location: Central London (100% office based)

Salary:£28 - £32k + Study Support + bonus & wider benefits

Our client is a multinational shipping, finance advisory, and credit portfolio management service provider group headquartered in central London, with operations globally. Due to growth, the company is recruiting a Trainee Accountant to join their high-performing finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Processing payments/invoices
• Issuing recharges to customers, monitor receipt.
• Bookkeeping for a number of asset owning entities and assist the finance team in the preparation of quarterly reporting packs.
• Perform regular Balance Sheet reconciliations, including inter-company reconciliations
• Assist with monthly management reports, including victualling rate analysis and crew change costs
• Assist with Year-End financial audits
• Ensure new suppliers are set up in compliance with company policies
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed

Role Requirements

• Recent Bachelor's Degree from a UK University is desirable
• At least 1 year within a similar Accounts role is essential
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office functions (Word and Excel).
• Ability to take and organize screenshots efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Basic understanding of document formatting and file management.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.