Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant, Creative business

• £28,000
• West London

We’re partnering with a design‑led consumer products business to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career who is looking to build strong foundational experience across transactional accounting within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This role will provide hands‑on exposure across purchase ledger, cashbook and month‑end processes, while working closely with the Management Accountant and wider team. The business offers a positive culture and genuine progression opportunities, including support towards professional qualifications.

• Process supplier and factory invoices accurately and efficiently
• Manage supplier statements, remittances and reconciliations
• Support weekly payment runs (including BACS and overseas/factory payments)
• Process staff expenses and manage petty cash
• Monitor and maintain the shared finance inbox

• Post and allocate cashbook transactions
• Support bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month‑end current account reconciliations

• Reconcile aged creditors and investigate variances
• Assist with spend analysis and reporting
• Provide support with ad‑hoc finance and administrative tasks as required

• Previous office or finance experience (accounts exposure advantageous)
• Experience in purchase ledger or transactional finance a distinct benefit
• Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload
• Comfortable working with Excel and financial systems
• Proactive, positive and willing to learn

ILMJ values diversity, equality, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.