Job Description

Assistant Accountant - London (Hybrid)

Company: Meshh.com
Hybrid: 3 days in the London office, 2 days remote

Join a fast-growing, data-driven technology company!

Meshh provides location-based intelligence and analytics for global brands and event organisers. Our insights help deliver smarter, more engaging visitor experiences. As we continue to scale, we are looking for an Assistant Accountant who wants to grow with us and play a key role in our finance operations.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid finance administration experience who is ready to step up into management accounts. In this hybrid role, you'll take ownership of core transactional duties while gaining exposure to month-end processes, reporting, and IFRS-aligned practices.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

Process and reconcile sales invoices, purchase invoices, credit notes, and supplier statements Carry out credit control activities, including debt chasing, managing the aged debt report, overseeing sales ledger accuracy, and ensuring timely customer payment allocation Complete VAT returns end-to-end, including preparation, reconciliation, and submission Manage employee expenses Maintain accurate stock records and assist with stock reconciliations Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations

Management Accounts

Support month-end close including journals, prepayments, and accruals Assist with preparing trial balance, management reports, and variance analysis Ensure compliance with financial policies and deadlines

Compliance & Standards

Exposure to IFRS advantageous, with opportunities to build understanding Uphold consistent, accurate financial processes across the function

Skills & Experience

Proficiency in Xero Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) Strong understanding of VAT and proven experience completing VAT returns independently Excellent accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving skills Exposure to IFRS (advantageous, not essential)

Qualifications

Bookkeeping qualification, or AAT qualified/part-qualified, or Part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (or equivalent)

Benefits

25 days holiday Contributory pension Medical benefit Ride-to-work scheme Season ticket loan Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, EC4Y 0HA