Accounts Assistant
Full-Time | 42.5 hours per week | Up to £35,000 per year
Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career with YouMeSushi
YouMeSushi is a rapidly growing London-based Japanese cuisine brand, and we’re looking for an experienced and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our Head Office finance team.
Our current Head Office is conveniently located in Golders Green, just a 2-minute walk from Golders Green Station, with free, unrestricted on-street parking nearby.
Please note: We are currently considering relocating our Head Office to a location close to Angel Underground Station. Any potential move would be communicated to the successful candidate in advance.
Why Join YouMeSushi?
- Competitive salary: Up to £35,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Career development: Join a growing business where you can expand your responsibilities and progress within the finance team.
- Great team environment: Work alongside a supportive and friendly team where your contribution is valued.
- Food perks: Enjoy free food during store visits, subject to terms and conditions.
- Growing business: Be part of an expanding company with exciting opportunities for professional development.
About the Role
As an Experienced Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting a wide range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the accuracy and smooth running of our finance function.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using Sage 50 Accounts and Excel.
- Using Excel PivotTables and VLOOKUP confidently for financial analysis and reporting — this is an essential requirement.
- Analysing and reconciling bank transactions and bank accounts.
- Managing and reconciling sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cash book transactions.
- Processing and reviewing a high volume of invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate coding.
- Assisting with VAT analysis and the preparation and submission of VAT Returns through Making Tax Digital (MTD).
- Preparing financial information and accounts up to Trial Balance stage.
- Supporting the finance team with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Assisting with HMRC enquiries and correspondence, ensuring information is provided accurately and promptly.
- Carrying out financial analysis and investigating discrepancies where required.
- Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with relevant accounting principles and company procedures.
- Supporting improvements to accounting processes and controls as the business continues to grow.
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is experienced, organised, and confident working independently within a busy finance environment.
You should have:
- At least 3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance role.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP.
- Practical experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar accounting software.
- Good knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, sales ledger and purchase ledger.
- Experience with VAT and VAT Returns.
- A good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- The ability to manage a high volume of transactions and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.
AAT or another relevant accounting qualification would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in candidates with strong practical accounting experience.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can take on more responsibility, develop your skills and become an important part of a growing finance team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and join YouMeSushi!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- How many years of relevant accounts experience do you have?
- Are you comfortable working exclusively from our Head Office?
- If our Head Office relocates, would you be happy to work from our potential new location near Angel Underground Station?
- Do you have practical experience using Sage 50 Accounts and Microsoft Excel?
Work Location: In person
