Accounting Assistant

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant looking to make the next step in their career! We want a candidate to join our team on a permanent basis to support the Deputy Head of Mission in maintaining accurate and up to date accounts for the Embassy of Peru in the UK. Key responsibilities: - Monitoring spending and budgets - Assist with coordination of internal and external communications - Auditing and analysing financial performance - Processing transactions including receipts and payments, invoices, and related activities - Maintaining Proper books of accounts and supporting documents - Advising on how to reduce costs for the mission - Ensure that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations in Peru - Producing accurate useful and timely reports for controlling the budget of the diplomat mission - Reconciling payments to ensure the accounting system reflects the correct transactions - Ensuring internal control mechanisms and budget management are observed for purposes of minimizing financial risk - Submit to the Deputy Head of Mission the financial reports as required in a timely manner - Preparing tax returns to claim a refund of the import VAT for the diplomat mission Core Skills: - Has 1-3 years experience in Accounting & Administrative area - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint - Experience in administration and calendar management in a fast-paced environment - Excellent organization skills and time management - Ability to multi-task, prioritize tight deadlines and flexibility to meet workload - Ability to speak and write in English fluently - Must be a Native Spanish Speaker Salary: £30,000-£35,000