Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC in City of London

Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC in City of London

City of London Temporary 33000 - 35000 £ / year (est.) Hybrid
Specialist Recruit International

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage daily accounting tasks and support month-end processes in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Join a busy finance team in a hybrid working environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and valuable experience in finance.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and exposure to international finance.
  • Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while supporting a collaborative team and enhancing your accounting skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accounts, strong IT skills, and attention to detail are essential.

The predicted salary is between 33000 - 35000 £ per year.

Senior Accounts Assistant - 1 Year FTC

Chessington, Surrey (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) | £33,000 - £35,000 | 1 year FTC, hybrid working

We're recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 1 year maternity cover, based in Chessington with hybrid working (3 days in the office).

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, keeping month-end running smoothly and pitching in across the wider business along the way.

  • What you’ll be doing
  • Daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledger
  • Liaising with the Finance Manager to keep month-end tasks on track
  • Collating supplier payments and processing them into HSBC for authorisation
  • Keeping bank payments and receipts up to date
  • Reconciling bank statements, including month-end
  • Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end close - posting journals and preparing reconciliations
  • Supporting other team members to help meet accuracy and reporting deadlines
  • What we’re looking for
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Good IT skills and confidence picking up new systems
  • A team player with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Solid all-round accounts knowledge
  • Advanced proficiency with Sage 50
  • Preferred: experience working in an international environment or with multiple currencies
  • Preferred: AAT or equivalent
  • What’s in it for you
  • £33,000 - £35,000
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office
  • 1 year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave
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Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC in City of London employer: Specialist Recruit International

Join a dynamic finance team in Chessington, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home while collaborating closely with your colleagues in the office. We offer competitive salaries, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for skill development, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Accounts Assistant - 12m FTC in City of London

Sales Ledger Management
Purchase Ledger Management
Bank Reconciliation
Month-End Close Procedures
Journal Posting
Supplier Payment Processing
Sage 50