Accounts Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving financial organization based in Milton is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations. The role includes managing sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in an accounting support role and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Flexible working hours and mentorship opportunities are provided as part of a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Mentorship by experienced finance professionals

Collaborative open-plan office

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience supporting core accounting functions.
• Reliability in meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Openness to feedback and desire for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile sales invoices and receipts accurately.
• Record supplier invoices and statements in the purchase ledger.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations for accurate financial positions.
• Process weekly payment runs for suppliers timely.

Skills

Ledger management

Bank reconciliations

Payment processing

Credit control

Interpersonal skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a thriving and expanding organisation based in Milton. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about finance, eager to develop their skills, and values being part of a supportive and knowledgeable team.

• Enjoy flexible working hours within a welcoming open‑plan office that fosters collaboration and teamwork across all levels of the business, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
• Be part of a growing organisation serving both online and B2B markets, giving you exposure to a wide range of financial processes and the opportunity to make a real impact on business success.
• Benefit from direct mentorship by experienced finance professionals who are committed to your ongoing development, providing training opportunities and guidance as you progress in your career.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play an integral role in supporting the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business. Your responsibilities will span across managing both sales and purchase ledgers, performing detailed reconciliations of bank accounts, processing supplier payments efficiently, handling credit control duties with empathy and professionalism, and assisting with monthly reporting requirements. You will be encouraged to share your ideas for process improvements while working alongside experienced finance professionals who value your input. Success in this role comes from your ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure, communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners alike, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to helping the business achieve its financial objectives. By embracing new challenges with enthusiasm and collaborating openly with others, you will quickly become a trusted member of this dependable finance team.

• Manage and reconcile sales invoices and receipts with accuracy, ensuring all transactions are recorded promptly in the sales ledger.
• Record supplier invoices and statements in the purchase ledger while maintaining up‑to‑date reconciliations for all accounts payable activities.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to guarantee that all company accounts reflect accurate financial positions at all times.
• Process weekly payment runs for suppliers, ensuring timely payments and maintaining positive relationships with key partners.

What you bring:

To excel as an Accounts Assistant in this organisation, your background should include hands‑on experience supporting core accounting functions such as ledger management, reconciliations, payment processing, and credit control. Your proven track record demonstrates not only technical proficiency but also reliability when it comes to meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy. You bring strong interpersonal abilities that help foster trust among colleagues while ensuring sensitive matters such as debt collection are handled tactfully. Your openness to feedback combined with a desire for continuous improvement means you thrive in environments where knowledge‑sharing is encouraged. Above all else, your commitment to teamwork ensures that everyone benefits from your contributions‑making you an invaluable asset within this inclusive workplace.

• Demonstrated experience in an accounting or finance support role where you have managed sales or purchase ledgers with precision over an extended period.
• Proven ability to perform accurate bank reconciliations regularly while maintaining attention to detail even when handling large volumes of data.
• Familiarity with posting accruals, prepayments, and journal entries as part of month‑end processes within a busy finance department.
• Experience managing credit control activities including communicating sensitively with customers regarding outstanding debts.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates