Accounting Assistant

Kingsgate Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing professional services firm is seeking a proactive Accounting Assistant to support expanding operations in City of London. This part-time role offers hybrid working opportunities and aims to provide new recruits with hands-on training and invaluable experience in accounting and payroll functions. Candidates should possess strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn within a supportive and expanding team. Ideal for individuals starting their career in the accounting sector.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• Previous payroll experience is helpful, but training will be provided.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Input financial data into accounting software and spreadsheets.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly client payrolls.
• Support month-end closing procedures.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Confidence with spreadsheets

Ability to prioritize workload

Tools

Accounting software

Document management systems

Job description

Location: City of London (Part-Time Office Based, with potential hybrid working) Sector: Accounting / Tax / Professional Services Employment Type: Part-Time

Salary: £28,000 pro rata

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing professional services firm seeking a proactive and reliable Accounting Assistant to support its expanding accounts, payroll, and administrative functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career who is interested in the accounting, tax, or legal sectors and looking for a long-term role with scope for development.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will provide day-to-day support across the firm’s internal accounting operations, with the opportunity to assist in the preparation of client payrolls as your skills grow. As the firm continues to build its legal, tax, consultancy, and payroll services, this role offers clear progression and the chance to broaden your expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Support

• Input financial data into accounting software and spreadsheets
• Raise bills, process credit notes, send statements, and support credit control
• Process supplier invoices and staff expenses, ensuring accurate coding
• Assist with monthly billing when required
• Support month-end closing procedures

Payroll & Administrative Support

• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly client payrolls (full training provided)
• Provide general office administrative support as needed
• Carry out ad hoc duties to support the wider team

Requirements

• No formal qualifications required
• Confidence working with spreadsheets, accounting software, and document management systems
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks
• Professional, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality service
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Previous payroll experience is helpful, but training will be provided

Training & Development

The firm is committed to providing ongoing learning and structured progression, including:

• In-house accounts training
• In-house payroll training
• Training on relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., Solicitor’s Accounts Rules)
• Opportunities to expand into broader accounting, payroll, tax, or office management duties

Supervision & Support

• Daily oversight and guidance from the Accounts Manager
• Regular 1-2-1 reviews
• Collaboration with tax professionals on payroll matters when required
• Opportunity to provide holiday cover for accounts and office administration functions once trained

Why This Role?

• Ideal for someone seeking a career start or next step in accounting, payroll, or professional services
• Part-time role with hybrid potential for work-life balance
• Excellent long-term growth prospects within a supportive, expanding firm
• Hands-on experience with genuine opportunities to take on more responsibility over time

If you are numerate, motivated, and ready to develop your skills within a friendly and growing professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered using the link below or call the team on 02085497212