Accounts Assistant

Ashdown Group; London; Remote; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves supporting financial operations, processing invoices, managing accounts, and assisting in month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in finance with at least 3 years of experience and strong skills in accounting and Excel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Excel (e.g. basic formulas, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices for UK and US entities accurately.
• Manage supplier accounts, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.
• Assist in month-end processes, including journal postings and accruals.

Skills

Accounting principles

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - £35,000 - Remote

We’re recruiting for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistantto join a dynamic international business operating across the UK and US. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in finance and a passion for numbers to join a collaborative and fast-paced team.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations, from processing invoices to month-end reporting, while working closely with internal teams and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices for both UK and US entities with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring timely entry and reconciliation. You’ll manage supplier accounts, reconciling statements and promptly addressing any discrepancies. Regular preparation of payment runs, including those involving foreign currencies, will also be a key part of your responsibilities.

On the accounts receivable side, you will raise sales invoices and credit notes, monitor incoming customer payments, and proactively follow up on outstanding balances. You'll also handle the reconciliation of customer accounts and ensure all payments are correctly allocated.

Banking responsibilities include performing regular reconciliations for various currency accounts and accurately recording all transactions with appropriate documentation.

As part of the month-end process, you will assist with journal postings, accruals, and prepayments, as well as reconcile key balance sheet accounts. You’ll support the Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly financial reports to ensure accurate and timely financial insights.

Additionally, you will contribute to compliance by helping prepare VAT returns for the UK and maintaining well-organised financial documentation to support audit and regulatory requirements.

Skills required:

- 3+ years' experience in an accounts or finance role

- Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping

- Proficient in Excel (e.g. basic formulas, pivot tables)

- Previous experience with accounting software