Accounts Assistant

Fawkes & Reece London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated accounts assistant to support the finance team in a busy department. The role involves processing payroll, handling supplier invoices, and supporting management accounts preparation. Ideal candidates will be working towards an accounting qualification and have experience in a finance role. The position offers competitive benefits, including awards and events.

Benefits

Birthday Gift

Summer & winter events

Holiday buy

Quarterly incentives

Exclusive discounts with high end brands

Fast-track promotion opportunities

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Understanding accounting principles.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll.
• Liaising with HR and management for accurate payroll processing.
• Processing supplier invoices and employee expense claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Working towards an accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented accounts assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-day accounting tasks and processing payroll accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll duties

• Processing weekly payroll for freelance candidates
• Process monthly payroll for employees
• Verify timekeeping records and reconcile timesheets
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports to umbrella companies
• Handle payroll related queries and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate and process commissions, bonuses and deductions
• Coordinate with HR and management team to ensure accurate data
• Ensure that timesheet information is collated and processed within the payroll deadlines

Purchase Ledger and general accounting duties

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes
• Process employee expense claims
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
• Support the finance team with month-end and year-end processes
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries
• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all financial record

Qualifications and Experience

• Working towards an accounting qualification
• Previous experience in a finance/accounting role
• Understanding accounting principles
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Experience with accounting software
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion when handling confidential information

Benefits

• Birthday Gift
• Summer & winter events
• Holiday buy
• Quarterly incentives
• All expenses trip for high achievers
• Exclusive discounts with high end brands
• Potential to earn monthly awards and individual prizes.
• Contribution to travel
• Fast-track promotion opportunities.
• Breakfast club
• Early Friday finish
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply - Accounts Assistant

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like a further conversation then please feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) or you can send your CV to (url removed)