Full job descriptionA Japanese food manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in North London.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full accounting cycle for one of the company’s European entities, covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, month-end and year-end closing, and tax-related activities.
The ideal candidate should have full-cycle accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and be confident managing multiple accounting responsibilities independently.
(Ref: MY47554-1 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)


Main Responsibilities
*Handle day-to-day accounting activities (AR, AP, GL, month-end close and cash flow) for a business operation
*Prepare VAT returns and support corporation tax compliance by coordinating with external tax advisers for a business operation
*Process and maintain accounts payable for Head Office
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
*Assist with statutory audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation
*Prepare financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes
*Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures


Ideal Candidate
*Fluent English communication skills
*Experience managing the full accounting cycle
*Good understanding of accounting principles
*Experience with month-end closing and account reconciliations
*Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
*Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
*Experience using SAP or other accounting systems would be advantageous
*Japanese, Mandarin or Korean language skills, or familiarity with those cultures, would be advantageous


Conditions
*Location: Enfield, North London
*Working Style: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office after successful completion of probation)
*Salary: £30,000-£33,000 per annum depending on experience
*Job Type: Permanent, full-time
*Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-17:30
*Start: ASAP


All applicants for the Assistant Accountant position must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.