Accounts Assistant

Bridge Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to provide support across the finance function in London. The role focuses on credit control and offers exposure to all areas of finance, ideal for someone with 2-3 years' experience in finance or accounts. Strong organizational and communication skills are required. This is a full-time/permanent position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in a finance or accounts-based role.
• Hands-on experience with credit control and managing customer accounts.
• Confident communicator, able to engage professionally.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact customers via phone and email to chase overdue payments.
• Assist with supplier and employee expense payments.
• Prepare and report the daily cash position.

Skills

Credit control management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Full-time/Permanent - Mon to Fri 8am - 5pm. We are working alongside a reputable Heating Contractor, in the search for an experienced Accounts Assistant. This newly created position will provide wide-ranging support across the finance function, with a strong focus on credit control. Designed to offer exposure to all areas of finance, the role is ideal for a motivated individual with 2-3 years' experience in an accounts or finance role, looking to build on their existing skills and progress their career.

Responsibilities

• Credit Control
  • Proactively contact customers via phone and email to chase overdue payments
  • Resolve payment queries and maintain accurate customer account records
• Accounts Payable Support
  • Assist with supplier and employee expense payments
  • Upload invoices to customer systems and verify accuracy
• Cash & Reporting
  • Prepare and report the daily cash position
  • Assist with monthly management accounts and audit preparation
• Reconciliations
  • Support intercompany reconciliations across multiple global entities
• Finance Team Support
  • Provide cover for purchase ledger activities and general finance tasks
  • Contribute to improvements in financial processes, internal controls, and systems

Essential

• 2-3 years' experience in a finance or accounts-based role
• Hands-on experience with credit control and managing customer accounts
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with internal teams and external customers
• Proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables is advantageous
• Experience working with finance systems or ERP platforms

Interested? Please apply today and take that next step in developing your career!

Contract

Full Time

Category

Finance & Accounting