Accounts Assistant

Title:

Accounts Assistant

Location:

London (Hybrid – 1 day WFH) Salary: £35,000 – £45,000  benefits Our client, a leading professional services group operating across a diverse range of sectors, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their London finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a broad and varied role offering exposure across day-to-day accounting, transactional finance, payroll, banking, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance function. Responsibilities Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across the group Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating receipts, and monitoring outstanding debtors Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations Assist with credit control and proactively follow up outstanding balances Support the preparation and processing of payroll Maintain banking records, complete bank reconciliations, and assist with day-to-day banking relationships Prepare and submit VAT returns Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations Assist with management reporting and preparation of financial information Monitor cash balances and support cash flow reporting Liaise with suppliers, customers, banks, and internal stakeholders to resolve finance queries Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and wider finance projects Role Requirements AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent would be advantageous Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role Strong bookkeeping and transactional finance experience Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable Exposure to payroll, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Excellent organisational and communication skills Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Comfortable working within a fast-paced, commercial environment