Accounts Assistant

Fashion Retail Academy; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking an Accounts Assistant for their Finance team in London. The successful candidate will be pivotal in managing accounts, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting the group's success. Responsibilities include invoicing, ledger maintenance, and debt collection. A supportive culture with growth opportunities and extensive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Funded professional qualifications

Generous and flexible leave options

Market-leading family-friendly pay

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and payable.
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and maintaining ledgers.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable and payable activities.
• Review sales ledger and manage debtors.
• Process invoices and ensure accurate payments.

Skills

Computerised accounting systems

Debt collections

Accounts payable

Basic accounting

Strong proficiency in MS Office

Education

Newly qualified accountant or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Education for Industry Group
Permanent
Full-Time
Electra House London, EC2M 6SE

About the Role

Join our Finance team and play a vital role in managing accounts, driving financial accuracy, and supporting the EFI Groups success.

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role within our Finance team and oversee day-to-day accounts receivable and payable activities for the EFI Group. Responsibilities include reviewing the sales ledger, managing debtors, chasing outstanding fees, processing invoices, ensuring accurate payments, and maintaining precise financial records.

About You

• Qualifications: Newly qualified accountant or equivalent (ideal but not essential).
• Experience: Experience in computerised accounting systems, debt collections, accounts payable, general accounting, and administration, with strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and a background in accounting environments.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of basic accounting, including double-entry bookkeeping, maintaining ledgers, cashbook maintenance, and accounts receivable.
• Passion: Committed to delivering accurate and efficient data processing, with a proactive and adaptable approach to managing the challenges of a fast-paced environment.

If you feel your skills and experience would fit well within our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply or get in touch with our Recruitment Team to discuss further.

Why The EFI?

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other, and celebrate together! At EFI, we prioritise your growth and wellbeing with a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Funded professional qualifications including teacher training, personal growth allowance and annual CPD.
• Generous and flexible leave options, including an around-the-world trip after five years of service
• Market-leading family-friendly pay, including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan options to support your financial health

Salary:

From £26, to £29, per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

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Created on 15/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom