Assistant Accountant - (Part Qualified)

Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant

£32,000–£35,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per week | London | Permanent

Join International Students House and make a difference

Are you a finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career?

International Students House (ISH) is looking for a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an opportunity to broaden your accounting experience while progressing towards a recognised professional qualification.

As a charity supporting international students and young people in London, your work will help ensure our finances are well managed and resources are used effectively to support our charitable purpose.

About the role

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team, you’ll gain broad experience across management accounting, financial control, AP/AR, reporting, audit, systems and process improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting month-end accounting, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Assisting with management accounts, forecasting and budget monitoring.
• Supporting Accounts Payable and Receivable, including coding, credit control and reconciliations.
• Assisting with fixed asset accounting, statutory accounts and audit.
• Supporting financial reporting and analysis.
• Contributing to finance systems, automation and process improvement.
• Maintaining high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, financial control and compliance.

About you

We’re looking for someone enthusiastic about accounting and committed to developing their career.

You’ll have:

• Experience working within a Finance department.
• A commitment to studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• A strong commitment to integrity, confidentiality and ethical practice.

Experience of month-end, financial reporting, ERP/accounting systems or process improvement would be advantageous.

Why join ISH?

You’ll join a supportive Finance team and gain valuable, practical experience across a broad range of accounting activities while working for an organisation with a clear social purpose.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills, broaden your experience and build a strong foundation for your future accounting career.

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for your next step in Finance and want to develop your career within a purpose-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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