Finance / Accounting Assistant Location: South West London (Office based) Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum plus bonus (Depending on qualifications) Our client is a a specification-grade LED lighting manufacturer that delivers innovative, high-performance, and highly modifiable products in a simply brilliant way. Their vision is to innovate and become a global leader in lighting while always delivering the best customer experience. The Role This role will require an individual who is hands-on, efficient, and ready and willing to learn new processes, offer suggestions on improvements, and help the business adapt to new challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing innovative lighting company headquartered in Chicago, USA. Key Elements and Responsibilities: * Preparation and review of period-end GL account reconciliations. * Preparation and processing of month-end journals, accruals, and other adjustments as required. * Processing trade creditor invoices and making vendor payments. * Sending customer invoices. * Monitor trade debtors and inquire about payment with customers. * Daily cash reconciliation. * Assisting with the completion of local annual audits and statutory reporting for UK entities using the support of external consultants where applicable. * Assisting with submission of VAT reports for European VAT registrations and related reports. * Assisting where required in the design, implementation and maintenance of financial SOP's. * Collaborating with inside sales and operations. * Maintaining vendor and customer master data. * Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and alerting the accountant of errors * Managing employee expense claims * Helping the Accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts Skills and Qualifications Required Knowledge: * Relevant financial experience, including general ledger accounting and reporting. * Experience in processing vendor invoices. * Experience with VAT, other taxes, and UK compliance. * Experience with accounting systems use e.g. Dynamics NAV/Netsuite or similar accounting systems. * Strong Excel experience essential with the ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of lookup functions, pivot tables and similar functions. * Experience in credit control and collection. Skills & Abilities: * A strong communicator with the ability to communicate through the use of different means to a broad range of individuals at all levels. * A very organised individual with a high level of attention to detail with excellent timekeeping; required to meet internal and external deadlines to desired standard. * Comfort reporting to a leader in the USA and related time zone challenges. Education & Experience: * A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field can be beneficial. * Professional certifications like AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) * 3 years of accounting experience To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.