FINANCE ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
This business has been enjoying a sustained period of exponential growth and have identified the recruitment of a Finance Assistant / Junior Accountant as a critical hire to progress the continued growth of this exciting business.
You will play a pivotal role supporting the team and project managers with detailed financial information monitoring the progress of a strong pipeline of major fit-out projects, key responsibilities will include;
- Assist with finalizing project budgets
- Monitor and review the financial expenditure of key projects on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
- Raise sales invoices
- Set-up new suppliers
- Log and process supplier payments invoice approval
- Calculate and process VAT and CIS returns
- Evaluate variances between forecasted and actual expenditure
- Assist with the preparation of month end reporting and management accounts
Successful candidates will have acquired practical experience as a Finance Assistant or Junior Accountant preferably from a fit-out or construction business.
In addition, you will have either a degree in Accounting & Finance 2:1 and above or educated to AAT Level 3 and above with AP/AR, Tax (VAT or CIS) and month end reporting experience.
For further information, or an discreet conversation about this opportunity, please feel free to contact Jeremy Wright on 0207 318 5263 or via email.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FINANCE ASSISTANT / JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT roles across Macdonald & Company's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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