Accounts Assistant

GetRecruited UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Central London is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a hybrid role. The position requires a blend of finance tasks, including accounts payable, reconciliation, and month-end support, ideal for someone willing to develop their finance career. Great benefits include 25 days off, private health, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days + Bank Holidays

Private Health

Dental Insurance

Pension

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or recently graduated in finance/accounting.
• Use of accountancy software is essential.
• Intermediate level in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily bank reconciliation and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage credit control and monitor due/overdue payments.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Graduation in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Accountancy Software

ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

MS Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

CENTRAL LONDON | HYBRID WORKING

UP TO £30,000 (Poss.Neg) + GREAT BENEFITS (SEE BELOW)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're proud to be partnering with a mid-sized fast growing technology business in the heart of Central London, that is now seeking a Accounts Assistant in a newly created role.

As the Accounts Assistant, you'll be involved in a mixture of tasks including; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Credit Control, Expenses and supporting with month end journals/balance sheet reconciliation.

This is the perfect opportunity for an individual with the right attitude, who is keen to learn and build a long-term career in finance and grow within the business.

Great Benefits:

• 25 days + Bank Holidays, Private Health, Dental, Pension, Professional Development and more.
• Hybrid: Month One: 3 days in office / 2 days remote
• Hybrid: Month Two onwards: 2 days in office / 3 days remote

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / FINANCE ASSISTANT ROLE OVERVIEW:

• As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be undertaking transactional finance tasks and progressing over time to undertake more complex responsibilities
• Responsible for daily bank reconciliation and resolving any discrepancies
• Posting purchase invoices accurately and preparing supplier payments for approval
• Manage credit control and monitoring due/overdue payments
• Assisting the Management Accountant with month end and year end process
• Gathering requested invoices to answer queries for the external auditors at year end
• Supporting with Balance Sheet Reconciliation by creating basic journals
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports using Excel
• Providing support to the wider finance team

THE PERSON:

• An experienced Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant or a recent finance/accountancy graduate with the right attitude would also be considered.
• Experience with Accountancy Software is a must, however, if you have any used an ERP system such as SAP, this would be an advantage.
• Confident around MS Excel (intermediate level), ideally able to do Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP's (training on functions can be provided for the right person)
• A career driven individual with a positive attitude

TO APPLY:Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant via the advert for immediate consideration.

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