Accounts Assistant

WeAreAspire; West End; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Early finish every Friday

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing and support programme

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

WeAreAspire Ltd in London is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to support daily finance operations and gain broad exposure to transactional accounting. Hybrid in-office work, with an emphasis on accuracy and collaboration within a growing team.

The role offers a clear development path, a generous benefits package, and the chance to contribute to month-end processes and year-end audit prep in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Maths, or related discipline (desirable).
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Sage 200 experience would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Raising sales invoices.
• Preparing and distributing client statements.
• Processing bank payments and receipts.
• Performing bank reconcilitations.
• Managing employee expenses, company credit cards, and petty cash.
• Assisting with credit control activities.
• Supporting month-end reconciliations and reporting.
• Assisting with year-end audit preparations.
• Resolving finance-related queries in a timely manner.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Maths or related

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to develop your finance career within a supportive, collaborative, and growing business?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a friendly finance team based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or someone with some initial finance experience who is keen to gain exposure across a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

The Role

Reporting into the senior finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. This position offers excellent development opportunities and exposure to all aspects of transactional finance and accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase ledger invoices
• Raising sales invoices
• Preparing and distributing client statements
• Processing bank payments and receipts
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Managing employee expenses, company credit cards, and petty cash
• Assisting with credit control activities
• Supporting month-end reconciliations and reporting
• Assisting with year-end audit preparations
• Resolving finance-related queries in a timely manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

About You

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role
• Degree educated in Accounting, Finance, Business, Maths, or a related discipline (desirable)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Sage 200 experience would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working
• Early finish every Friday
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Christmas closure
• Additional holiday linked to length of service
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Wellbeing and employee assistance programme
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
• Supportive team environment with genuine progression opportunities

If you're looking to build a long‑term career in finance and join a business that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Committed employer