Accounts Assistant

Wurth UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail service company in Greater London seeks an Accounts Assistant to support the Management Accountant in financial reporting and controls. This role includes month-end closing, stock reporting, and reconciliations. Candidates should have previous accounting experience and ideally AAT Level 2 or above. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP is essential, alongside strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Successful applicants will contribute to maintaining robust financial operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review stock reports.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

SAP accounting software

Education

AAT Level 2 or above

Job description

The Accounts Assistant supports the Management Accountant in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust financial controls. This role involves hands‑on accounting tasks, supervision of purchase ledger activities, and collaboration across departments to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing processes
• Prepare and review stock reports
• Monthly accounting and month‑end reporting
• Fixed asset and lease accounting and maintenance of Fixed Asset register
• Fuel invoices & Private Mileage cost posting and monitoring
• Credit Card cost posting and ensuring correct support and VAT accounting
• Petty Cash and Store cash posting and monitoring
• Expenses posting and monitoring
• Account Reconciliations
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory filings
• Other tasks supporting the team as required
• Supplier Master data maintenance
• Ensuring the team have all invoices posted on time and accurately
• Ensuring queries are resolved in a timely manner
• Ensuring payment runs pay due invoices on time and maximise supplier discounts
• Reconciliation of supplier accounts/inter‑company accounts/statements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting role
• AAT Level 2 or above (or working towards)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and SAP accounting software
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills