Accounts Assistant

The Advocate Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing finance company in London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage financial operations smoothly. The ideal candidate should have solid knowledge of bookkeeping, 2+ years in accounting, and proficiency in Xero and Excel. Benefits include a discretionary bonus and health & wellbeing perks after probation. This role supports a hybrid work environment post-probation.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Health and wellbeing benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

1 day a week WFH post-probation

Prime Central London office location

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar accounting role.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
• Detail-oriented, organised, quick to learn, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Daily financial postings using Sage 50.
• Managing all aspects of sales, purchase, stock, and bank reconciliation.
• Assisting with audit prep and year-end financial reporting.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT qualification or qualified by experience

Tools

Sage 50

DocuSign

Hubspot

Sage Payroll

Job description

Overview

Ready to bring your finance skills to a fast-growing, innovative business in the world of Whisky?

We are proud to be partnering with an exciting, high-growth brand in their search for an Accounts Assistant to join their expanding London-based finance team.

The Business:

A first-mover in creating a global trading marketplace in a niche investment sector

Rapid expansion since launching in 2018, now operating internationally

Passionate, specialist team with over 100 years of combined expertise

Offers unique stock from over 90 premium producers

Launched the world s first online auction dedicated to this investment type

The Role

We are looking for a candidate that can make their mark and ensure financial operations run smoothly and accurately. Here s how:

• Daily financial postings using Sage 50
• Managing all aspects of sales, purchase, stock, and bank reconciliation
• Supporting finance, sales, operations, and marketing teams
• Liaising with both domestic and international customers and suppliers
• Handling insurance, storage documentation, and CRM systems
• Assisting with audit prep and year-end financial reporting
• Based in Central London with hybrid working post-probation

About You

Solid knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping - Youll be an expert in this!

• Proficient in Xero and Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar accounting role
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Detail-oriented, organised, quick to learn, and proactive
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
• Experience with DocuSign, Hubspot, or Sage Payroll is advantageous
• Immediately available or on a short notice period preferred

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health and wellbeing benefits post-probation
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 1 day a week WFH post-probation
• Prime Central London office location

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then we d love to speak with you!

To find out more or apply for this opportunity, please click Apply Now or reach out to Ciara on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

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