Accounts Assistant

Ashley Kate HR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their growing finance function. In this hands-on, office-based role, you will maintain purchase and sales ledgers, reconcile bank accounts, and assist with month-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude, a keen eye for detail, and a minimum of 4 years in a similar role. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a respected food manufacturing company, where your efforts will directly impact the business's success.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a finance role with strong attention to detail.
• AAT part or fully qualified or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
• Support month-end close and reporting process.
• Assist with VAT returns and payroll processing.

Skills

Accounts Management

Attention to Detail

SAGE 200

VAT Returns

Payroll Processing

Education

AAT Qualification

Equivalent Experience

Tools

SAGE 200

Job description

• Job Reference: JN -052025-62677_1746707150

Ashley Kate Finance are working exclusively with a respected food manufacturer based in London, supporting them in the search for an experienced Accounts Assistant who can hit the ground running.

This is a hands-on, office-based role where you'll play a vital part in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The business is growing fast, so they're looking for someone proactive, detail-focused, and not afraid to get stuck in.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers
• Reconciling bank accounts and ledgers
• Supporting the month-end close and reporting process
• Posting journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Assisting with VAT returns and payroll processing

What You'll Bring:

• AAT part or fully qualified (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years in a similar finance role
• Experience with SAGE 200 (advantageous)
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, can-do attitude

The Details:

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Immediate start preferred

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