Accounts Assistant (12-Month FTC)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 p/a DOE
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week in the office
A well-established and highly respected investment management business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its Real Estate finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-entity organisation.
The Opportunity
This role offers broad exposure across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and month-end accounting activities. You will be a key contact for internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers, helping to ensure the smooth running of the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
- Processing supplier invoices and employee expenses
- Ensuring appropriate approvals are obtained before payments are made
- Managing supplier and customer relationships and acting as a key finance contact
- Preparing and posting accounting journals
- Assisting with monthly management accounts
- Monitoring bank accounts and performing bank reconciliations
- Preparing and issuing invoices, and tracking collections to settlement
- Supporting cash management activities across multiple entities
- Setting up and processing domestic and international payments
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements
- Assisting with finance system improvements and implementation projects (currently implementing Sage Intacct)
- Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required
About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
Essential Experience
- Previous experience in a hands-on Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
- Experience working within a multi-entity environment
- Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Experience within a Financial Services environment
Desirable Skills
- Good Excel skills
- Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Exposure to accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar finance software
Please note, due to the urgent nature of the role, candidates on longer than one months notice cannot be considered for the position. Those immediately available or on two weeks notice or less will be at a distinct advantage.
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