Accounts Assistant

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant in London to support daily accounting and finance operations within a regulated environment. You will work with cash and securities settlements, reconciliations, and supplier invoices, contributing to audits and regulatory reporting.

Ideal candidates have accounting experience or a recent accountancy degree, excellent Excel skills, and strong attention to detail to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounting, finance, or accounts assistant role.
• Very strong academics.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily cash and securities settlements.
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing expenses, payment runs, and supplier invoices.
• Assisting with VAT reporting, FX transactions, and financial controls.
• Supporting month-end processes and management reporting.
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Accountancy degree

Strong academics

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Global Investment Specialist, London, up to £35k

We are working with a great global investment specialist that provides specialized financial services to its clients. They are looking to welcome an Accounts Assistant to their growing finance team.

This role offers excellent exposure to the operations and finance function of a regulated organisation, making it ideal for someone looking to build their career within the investment banking, securities, asset management, or wider capital markets sector.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you'll support a variety of accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and settlement activities while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing daily cash and securities settlements
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing expenses, payment runs, and supplier invoices
• Assisting with VAT reporting, FX transactions, and financial controls
• Supporting month-end processes and management reporting
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting ad-hoc finance projects

About You:

• Previous experience within an accounting, finance, or accounts assistant role
• Very strong academics
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

This is a great role for a recent graduate with an accountancy degree or a candidate doing a role similar to this for a year who is now looking for their next steps. They are looking to offer the successful candidate up to £35,000.