Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Salary progression

Study support for professional quals

Hybrid working after training

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Confidential in Croydon is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a centralised accounting office. The role offers a clear path for progression and a strong emphasis on training and development within a collaborative finance team.

The successful candidate will support day-to-day transactions, maintain records, and help prepare financial reports while working in a hybrid setup after initial training. This is a long-term opportunity with ongoing salary reviews and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a basic accounting role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• A keen desire to learn and develop your financial expertise within a professional business environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the finance team within the centralised accounting office.
• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain organised financial records and ensure compliance with company processes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient operation of the finance function.

Skills

Basic accounting experience

Strong communication

Highly organised

Excel proficiency

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Leading Property Business (Croydon)

Are you looking for a role where your hard work is rewarded with genuine career progression? A leading property business is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join their centralised accounting office in Croydon. If you have a solid foundation in accounting and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that truly invests in its people.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the finance team within the centralised accounting office.
• Manage day-to-day accounting transactions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.
• Maintain organised financial records and ensure compliance with company processes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the efficient operation of the finance function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a basic accounting role.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships.
• Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• A keen desire to learn and develop your financial expertise within a professional business environment.

What do we offer?

• Permanent Role: A secure, long-term position starting ASAP
• Defined Progression: Regular annual salary reviews and opportunities for salary increases as you grow within the business.
• Support for Success: Excellent employee training and development plans, including funded study support for professional qualifications in the future.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working model available following the successful completion of initial training/bedding in period.
• Excellent Rewards: A competitive benefits package as part of a highly regarded, supportive workplace in central Croydon.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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