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Assistant Accountant

Job title: Assistant Accountant
Location: London
Specialisation: Accounting & Finance
Salary: GBP 32,000 - 40,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/118303
Job published: November 14, 2025 09:36
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Main Purpose of Job:
A staff of Accounting Support Team is responsible for the following tasks.
  • Payment process through SAP
  • Fixed asset registration and annual physical check
  • Management of the list of outstanding SG&A accruals and sharing with the General Ledger Team
  • Support General Ledger Team and Settlement Team if required
 
Reports to the Accounting Support Team Manager. 
 
Key Responsibilities:  
Payment process through SAP:
  • Confirm the invoice details with relevant fee agreement and/or manager & teams and receive approval of payment
  • Arrange payment requests correctly in SAP in a timely manner to avoid late payment penalty
  • Check/confirm cost allocation and suitable GL code with the manager before payment
  • Query on any unclear or incorrect parts in invoice for accurate input in SAP, chase invoices that are not received on time
  • Take actions to solve various issues, working with relevant parties and SCEU departments
  • Arrange new vendor/updated bank accounts registration before payment
  • Send daily payment report to the Settlement Team
 
Fixed asset registration and annual physical check:
  • Submit monthly Fixed Assets application to the General Ledger Team as advised by the CFO
  • Arrange annual physical check and report to the General Ledger Team
  • Prepare disposal form if the CFO instructs to dispose fixed assets
 
Management of the list of outstanding SG&A accruals and sharing with the General Ledger Team:
  • Create and maintain a list of Service Agreements and respond to queries from other parties
  • Issue/pay invoices according to the agreements in a timely manner
  • Maintain fee agreement in file for each vendor
  • Provide summary of invoice payments to each vendor to the General Ledger Team to discuss what accrual is necessary at every month end
  • Collect expected payment information from relevant parties to request accrual and any necessary adjustment to the General Ledger Team in their fixed timeframe
  • Consult with the CFO and notify the General Ledger Team of the new split ratio, arrange accruals for SA related payments during the same fiscal year
 
Looking for someone at least three years' experience as an assistant in expense payments or accounting.
 
We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.
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