Accounts Assistant

Buchan and London Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in London. This part-time role involves various accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should understand accounting principles and be proficient in Sage 50, ideally while studying for an accounting qualification like ACCA or AAT. The position offers a salary range of £25k to £30k pro rata, along with benefits such as holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary – £25k to £30k (Depending on experience) pro rata

14 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Support with studying

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations in Sage.
• Set up new customer accounts in the Sage accounting system.
• Process purchase invoices accurately.
• Assist with the monthly bill run process.
• Monitor and reconcile customer direct debits.
• Prepare and post journal entries as directed.
• Assist with credit control activities.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Maintain financial data accuracy.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50)

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (ACCA, AAT)

Tools

Sage 50

Direct debits software

Ability software

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: London

Job Type: Part Time (pro rata)

Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support our finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of accounting principles, be proficient in accounting software (particularly Sage 50), and be studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or AAT.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations in Sage.
• Set up new customer accounts in the Sage accounting system and on the Billing platform.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with the monthly bill run process.
• Setting up, monitoring and reconciling customer direct debits.
• Prepare and post journal entries as directed.
• Assist with credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding debts and following up with customers.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department and other departments, including filing, scanning, and document management.
• Maintain financial data accuracy and support month-end and year-end processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Sage 50 or similar.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, AAT).

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role.
• Understanding of UK VAT regulations.
• Previous experience of using direct debits software.
• Previous experience using the software Ability.

Benefits

• Salary – £25k £30k (Depending on experience) pro rata.
• 14 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Company pension scheme.
• Support with studying.