Accounts Assistant

Hireful Agency; Erith; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment agency in Erith is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Finance team. The role involves managing day-to-day accounting tasks, overseeing the Purchase Ledger team, and ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in an accounting-related role and strong skills in Excel and accuracy. This position offers a salary of £30k to £35k along with various benefits including holidays and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

23 days' holiday rising to 28 days with length of service

Pension aligned with auto‑enrolment

Healthcare plan

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant role.
• Preferably qualified to AAT Level 2 or above (or working towards it).
• Excellent organisation and confidence to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting.
• Deliver accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
• Oversee a team of two in Purchase Ledger.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.

Skills

Strong accuracy

Excel skills

Experience in Accounts Assistant role

Organisation

Education

AAT Level 2 or above

Tools

SAP

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team and play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly. Working closely with the Management Accountant, you'll take ownership of day-to-day accounting activities while helping to deliver accurate month-end and year-end reporting.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll manage stock reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting, fuel and credit card postings, petty cash and expenses, account reconciliations, and support VAT returns and statutory filings.

You'll also oversee a team of two in Purchase Ledger, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, queries resolved quickly, supplier master data maintained, payment runs completed efficiently and discounts maximised, and supplier and inter‑company accounts fully reconciled.

Role

Accounts Assistant aka Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, Accounts Officer, Ledger Clerk, Junior Accountant, Bookkeeper

Location

Erith

Salary

£30k – £35k base salary plus great benefits

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day accounting activities
• Deliver accurate month-end and year-end reporting
• Manage stock reporting, fixed asset and lease accounting
• Post fuel and credit card transactions, petty cash and expenses
• Perform account reconciliations and support VAT returns and statutory filings
• Oversee a team of two in Purchase Ledger
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time
• Resolve queries quickly and maintain supplier master data
• Complete payment runs efficiently, maximise discounts, and fully reconcile supplier and inter‑company accounts

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant role
• Preferably qualified to AAT Level 2 or above (or working towards it)
• Strong accuracy and Excel skills
• Familiarity with SAP
• Excellent organisation and confidence to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• 23 days' holiday rising to 28 days with length of service
• Pension aligned with auto‑enrolment
• Healthcare plan
• Genuine opportunities for progression

In return, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow your finance career.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting journey, we'd love to hear from you.