Assistant Accountant

Overview

Assistant Accountant - Processing and Accounts Receivable

Full time, 35 hours per week

Fixed term contract (13 - 14 months)

Grade - FL

Salary - £36,742.50 per annum

Location London (Euston)

Close date: 17 July 2026

Interview date: W/c 20 July 2026

This role will report to the Financial Accountant and oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process including billing, credit control and cash allocation. The post holder contributes directly to strong financial controls and will assist with month-end and year-end close activities including journals and reconciliations. This role will prepare key balance sheet reconciliations timely and accurately, assist with Accounts Payable when needed, and act as an important liaison between the Finance department and key stakeholders within and outside the organisation.

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process including billing, credit control and cash allocation.
• Ensure invoices are issued accurately and on time in line with organisational guidelines.
• Monitor outstanding balances, follow up on overdue accounts, including liaison with budget managers and debtors.
• Record cash book payments and receipts.
• Monitor the AR inbox.
• Produce AR ageing reports and highlight risks and overdue balances.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to strengthen efficiency and controls.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures, including journals and reconciliations.
• Posting general journal entries.
• Resolve reconciling items promptly and escalate issues where necessary.
• Assist with year-end audit file preparation and audit requests.
• Ad-hoc duties as requested by Financial Accountant.
• Assist the Accounts Payable function during busy periods, holidays, or absence cover, including invoice processing, payment run preparation, AP mailbox monitoring, etc.

• AAT or equivalent, or actively studying towards recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience in supporting Accounts Payable activities.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience working with ERP/finance systems; use of Great Plains beneficial.
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.
• Use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience of providing high quality customer support.

A more detailed description of the role is included in the Job Description within the Candidate Pack.

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