Accounts Assistant

Workforce Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial institution in North-West London is seeking an Accounts/Finance Assistant. The role requires solid Sage experience and involves a range of accounting tasks, supporting the finance team with daily operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of relevant experience, a strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Sage is essential.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, expenses, and credit notes accurately.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Sage

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or working towards it

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Accounts / Finance Assistant (Sage Experience Required)

Location: North-West London

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Company:

Our client is a reputable financial institution based in North-West London, renowned for providing high-quality financial services to a diverse client base. With a strong commitment to integrity, accuracy, and customer service, they are now seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts/Finance Assistant to join their growing team.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the finance team in the day-to-day running of accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone with solid Sage experience and a strong foundation in financial administration within a professional services or financial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing invoices, expenses, and credit notes accurately and efficiently
• Bank reconciliations and managing daily cash flow updates
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintaining the purchase and sales ledger
• Supporting payroll processing and pension submissions (as required)
• Managing petty cash and staff expense claims
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies
• Assisting with year-end audits and liaising with external accountants
• Ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager or Head of Finance

Key Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance assistant role
• Proficiency in Sage (Sage 50 or Sage 200) is essential
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small finance team
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanour
• AAT qualification or working towards it
• Previous experience in a financial services or regulated environment
• Familiarity with other accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) is a plus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Administrative

• Industries

  Accounting

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