Accounts Assistant

Magpie Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in South West London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support its financial operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting functions and ensuring accuracy across all transactions. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, processing invoices, and assisting with month-end duties. Ideal candidates will have some financial experience and a good understanding of accounting principles, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Benefits

Full study support for professional accounting qualifications

Opportunity for increased responsibility and career growth

Supportive team in a fun work environment

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience in a previous financial role would be ideal.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including balance sheets.
• Very good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile daily financial accounts and functions.
• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately.
• Handle bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Administer staff expenses in a timely manner.
• Assist the finance team with month-end duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Understanding of accounting principles

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Early-stage AAT study

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Leading Automotive Retailer

Location: South West London

Contract Type: Permanent

Office Based Role

Salary: £40,000

Our client, a leading UK performance automotive retailer, is looking for an Accounts Assistant. This is a great opportunity to advance your finance career. You will join their established team and play a key part in their accounting operations.

Position Overview

As the Accounts Assistant, you will be central to the company's financial health. You will manage the day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy across all transactions. This role is key to maintaining smooth financial operations and offers a clear path for future growth within the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile daily financial accounts and functions.
• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately.
• Handle bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Administer staff expenses in a timely manner.
• Assist the finance team with month-end duties.
• Contribute to regular and ad hoc financial reporting.

Requirements

• Ideally 12 months of experience in a previous financial role.
• An early-stage AAT studier would be welcomed.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including balance sheets.
• A very good working knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.

Benefits

• Full study support for professional accounting qualifications.
• Opportunity for increased responsibility and career growth.
• You will join a supportive team in a fun work environment, where your professional development is actively encouraged and your contribution is valued.

How to Apply

If you are looking to advance your career in finance and have the skills for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to (url removed) to apply.