Accounts Assistant

W&A is working with a well-established professional services organisation to appoint an Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) on an initial 6-month temporary contract
, with a strong opportunity to move to permanent. This role offers hands‑on exposure within a busy finance function supporting multiple entities, ideal for someone looking to build depth in transactional finance.

You’ll join a collaborative accounts payable team responsible for accurate financial processing across supplier, general ledger and client accounts. The role plays a key part in maintaining financial controls, supporting payment cycles and ensuring high standards of data accuracy.

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices across general ledger and client‑related expenses
• Managing employee and partner expense claims
• Supporting credit card and virtual card processing and reconciliations
• Creating and maintaining supplier records in line with risk and compliance policies
• Assisting with weekly BACS payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Uploading internal recharges to the practice management system
• Maintaining accurate digital filing and supporting ad‑hoc finance tasks

• Previous experience in accounts payable or purchase ledger roles
• Strong attention to detail and confidence handling high‑volume transactions
• Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel
• Organised, proactive and able to work effectively within a team
• Willingness to support wider finance activities as required

• 6‑month temp‑to‑perm opportunity with long‑term prospects
• Exposure to a complex, multi‑entity finance environment
• Supportive team culture with established processes
• Strong platform for developing core finance experience

To learn more or apply, please contact Ethan Galantisas at eth for a private and confidential discussion. Alternatively, submit your CV and we’ll be in touch.