Accounts Assistant

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant in London to support daily cash and settlements, reconciliations, and reporting for a global investment specialist. This role offers exposure to regulated financial operations and a clear path within capital markets.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with an accountancy degree or up to a year in a similar role, with strong Excel skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with an accountancy degree or candidate with ~1 year in a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing daily cash and securities settlements
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing expenses, payment runs, and supplier invoices
• Assisting with VAT reporting, FX transactions, and financial controls
• Supporting month-end processes and management reporting
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting ad-hoc finance projects

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Accounting experience

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Accounts Assistant, Global Investment Specialist, London, up to £35k

We are working with a great global investment specialist that provides specialized financial services to its clients. They are looking to welcome an Accounts Assistant to their growing finance team.

This role offers excellent exposure to the operations and finance function of a regulated organisation, making it ideal for someone looking to build their career within the investment banking, securities, asset management, or wider capital markets sector.

Reporting into the Head of Finance, you'll support a variety of accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and settlement activities while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing daily cash and securities settlements
• Performing account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing expenses, payment runs, and supplier invoices
• Assisting with VAT reporting, FX transactions, and financial controls
• Supporting month-end processes and management reporting
• Preparing documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting ad-hoc finance projects

About You:

• Previous experience within an accounting, finance, or accounts assistant role
• Very strong academics
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

This is a great role for a recent graduate with an accountancy degree or a candidate doing a role similar to this for a year who is now looking for their next steps. They are looking to offer the successful candidate up to £35,000.