Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant position in London offers a temporary, full-time engagement at £18 per hour. Working for Sheridan Maine’s established client in Central London, you will support daily finance operations. Responsibilities focus on bank reconciliations, accurate record-keeping, and processing transactions. This varied role also covers accounts payable, payroll, and broader financial duties. Furthermore, you will assist the team during an accounting systems transition, providing crucial operational support.

This contract suits an experienced professional seeking immediate work. You will apply your reconciliation skills within a supportive environment, contributing to the smooth running of the finance function. The role provides exposure to multiple financial processes, making it ideal for those comfortable with hands‑on tasks and adaptable to change in a central business setting.

Accounts Assistant | Temporary | Central London

“Reconciliation always brings a springtime to the soul.” — Brother Roger

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with an established organisation based in Central London, which is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis. This is a varied role offering exposure to accounts payable, payroll, reconciliations and wider finance activities, as well as the opportunity to support the team through an accounting systems transition.

The Role As Accounts Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of the finance function. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing bank reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Processing and managing supplier payments and setting up payment runs.
• Supporting the reconciliation of corporate credit cards and staff expenses, including overseeing the work of junior team members where required.
• Assisting with the administration and processing of payroll, ensuring payments and related records are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitoring the finance inboxes, responding to queries and ensuring issues are resolved promptly.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc projects and cover as required.
• Assisting with the transition to new accounting systems, helping to ensure processes and financial information are transferred accurately.
• Identifying potential issues and taking a proactive approach to resolving them.

• Previous experience in accounts payable and payroll administration.
• Good knowledge of reconciliations, payments and general finance processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to identify potential issues and suggest practical solutions.
• Good IT skills and the ability to adapt to new accounting systems.

• Temporary opportunity with an established Central London organisation
• Varied finance role with exposure to multiple areas of accounting
• Collaborative finance team environment
• Central London location

You must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.