Assistant Accountant

Summary

Join Token.io as a Finance Assistant and support the finance team in day-to-day operations, month-end processes, and broader financial reporting. You will take full ownership of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, manage customer billing and credit control, and prepare accruals and prepayments schedules. Responsibilities also include overseeing the fixed asset register, conducting reconciliations, handling intercompany recharges, and assisting with audits and VAT filings. You will contribute to monthly and year-end financial accounts and support treasury operations. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Excel and accounting software, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience as a Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant
• Good working knowledge of customer billing, preferably from Fintech/FS, credit control
• Proven experience with AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Experience using accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks , or similar)
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable handling routine tasks while contributing to process improvements
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes
• Manage customer billing and credit control , including follow-ups on overdue invoices
• Prepare and manage accruals and prepayments schedules
• Oversee and maintain the fixed asset register , including depreciation tracking
• Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Handle intercompany recharges across group entities
• Prepare reconciliations and schedules in support of the annual audit
• Assist with quarterly VAT filings and ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations
• Participate in the preparation of monthly management accounts , working closely with the Financial Controller
• Contribute to year-end financial accounts and assist with external audits
• Respond to payment and billing queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support to the Financial Controller on various ad hoc finance tasks
• Compile and organise financial data for month-end close
• Assist in preparing trial balances, balance sheets , and financial statements
• Support treasury operations , including payment scheduling and cash flow tracking
• Help maintain and improve usage of accounting software and systems

Preferred Qualifications

Studying towards a professional qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA ) is a plus