At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily finance operations and gain exposure to various accounting responsibilities.
- Company: A supportive and growing business in London with a friendly finance team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, early finishes, generous leave, bonuses, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Join a team that values your development and well-being.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a dynamic environment with real growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Finance experience or relevant degree, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you looking to develop your finance career within a supportive, collaborative, and growing business? We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or someone with some initial finance experience who is keen to gain exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
The Role
Reporting into the senior finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. This position offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to all aspects of transactional finance and accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase ledger invoices
- Raising sales invoices
- Preparing and distributing client statements
- Processing bank payments and receipts
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Managing employee expenses, company credit cards, and petty cash
- Assisting with credit control activities
- Supporting month-end reconciliations and reporting
- Assisting with year-end audit preparations
- Resolving finance-related queries in a timely manner
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties
About You
- Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
- Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, Business, Maths, or a related discipline (desirable)
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Sage 200 experience would be beneficial but is not essential
What's on Offer?
- Hybrid working
- Early finish every Friday
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus Christmas closure
- Additional holiday linked to length of service
- Pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan
- Wellbeing and employee assistance programme
- Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
- Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities
If you're looking to build a long-term career in finance and join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
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