Accounts Assistant

Fawkes & Reece London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a motivated accounts assistant to support their finance team. You will be responsible for payroll processing, managing supplier invoices, and assisting in month-end tasks. Ideal candidates are working towards an accounting qualification and have previous finance experience. This role offers opportunities for promotions and engaging workplace benefits.

Benefits

Birthday Gift

Summer & winter events

Holiday buy

Quarterly incentives

Breakfast club

Tech Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Working towards an accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in a finance/accounting role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for employees and freelancers.
• Handle payroll queries and discrepancies.
• Process supplier invoices and employee expense claims.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting qualification (ongoing)

Experience in finance/accounting role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented accounts assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-day accounting tasks and processing payroll accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department.

Overview

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented accounts assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-day accounting tasks and processing payroll accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll duties
  • Processing weekly payroll for freelance candidates
  • Process monthly payroll for employees
  • Verify timekeeping records and reconcile timesheets
  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports to umbrella companies
  • Handle payroll related queries and resolve discrepancies
  • Calculate and process commissions, bonuses and deductions
  • Coordinate with HR and management team to ensure accurate data
  • Ensure that timesheet information is collated and processed within the payroll deadlines
• Purchase Ledger and general accounting duties
  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes
  • Process employee expense claims
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Support the finance team with month-end and year-end processes
  • Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy in all financial record

Qualifications and Experience

• Working towards an accounting qualification
• Previous experience in a finance/accounting role
• Understanding accounting principles
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Experience with accounting software
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Discretion when handling confidential information

Benefits

• Birthday Gift
• Summer & winter events
• Holiday buy
• Quarterly incentives
• All expenses trip for high achievers
• Exclusive discounts with high end brands
• Potential to earn monthly awards and individual prizes.
• Contribution to travel
• Fast-track promotion opportunities.
• Breakfast club
• Early Friday finish
• Tech Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply - Accounts Assistant

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like a further conversation then please feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) or you can send your CV to (url removed)