Accounts Assistant

Handpicked Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the role covers day-to-day accounting, transactional finance, payroll, banking and financial reporting.

The position is hybrid in London (1 day WFH). Salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000 plus benefits; applicants should have strong bookkeeping skills and experience in accounts payable/receivable, VAT, and bank reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Broad bookkeeping and transactional finance experience
• Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Experience with payroll, VAT and bank reconciliations
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for the group
• Manage sales ledger: invoices, receipts, debt monitoring
• Manage purchase ledger: supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations
• Assist with credit control and follow up balances
• Support payroll processing
• Maintain banking records and reconciliations
• Prepare VAT returns
• Support month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with management reporting and financial information
• Monitor cash balances and assist cash flow reporting
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, banks and internal stakeholders
• Assist Head of Finance with ad hoc analyses and projects

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable/receivable

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

AAT qualification or studying toward AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid - 1 day WFH)

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits

Our client, a leading professional services group operating across a diverse range of sectors, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their London finance team.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this is a broad and varied role offering exposure across day-to-day accounting, transactional finance, payroll, banking, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance function.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across the group
• Manage the sales ledger, including raising invoices, allocating receipts, and monitoring outstanding debtors
• Manage the purchase ledger, including processing supplier invoices, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations
• Assist with credit control and proactively follow up outstanding balances
• Support the preparation and processing of payroll
• Maintain banking records, complete bank reconciliations, and assist with day-to-day banking relationships
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with management reporting and preparation of financial information
• Monitor cash balances and support cash flow reporting
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, banks, and internal stakeholders to resolve finance queries
• Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and wider finance projects

Role Requirements

• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent would be advantageous
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar accounting role
• Strong bookkeeping and transactional finance experience
• Experience across accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Exposure to payroll, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, commercial environment