Accounts Assistant - 14 Month Contract

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an accounts assistant to support a small finance team in City of London with a 14-month contract. The role covers core accounts duties, including invoicing, cash allocation and month-end tasks, suitable for someone looking to grow their finance career in a dynamic construction environment.

You will work in a hybrid setup, handle the sales ledger, liaise with internal teams, and contribute to timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy at all times.
• Raise and process invoices in a timely manner.
• Post and allocate customer payments.
• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and customer queries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ledger balances.
• Liaise with internal teams to maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist with month-end reporting and ledger reconciliation.
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support to the finance team.

Skills

Sales ledger

Invoice processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

Accounts Assistant - 14 Month Contract

£35,000 DOE

City of London - Hybrid Working

Full Time

Construction

Are you excited to build on your finance career in a new and varied Accounts Assistant role? Our client is seeking a proactive, numerically minded, and dedicated individual to become a key member of their finance team, supporting the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely invoicing, and supporting effective cash flow management. Working within a small collaborative finance team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment and gain exposure across the whole function.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy at all times.


• Raise and process invoices in a timely manner.


• Post and allocate customer payments.


• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies and customer queries.


• Reconcile customer accounts and ledger balances.


• Liaise closely with internal teams to maintain strong client relationships.


• Assist with month-end reporting and ledger reconciliation.


• Provide general administrative and ad hoc support to the finance team as required.

About You

• Previous experience within a similar role.


• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.


• Experience using accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Excellent communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach.


• A proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary & benefits package


• Career development opportunities


• Supportive and collaborative working environment


• Modern offices in a prime City of London location, offering a hybrid working structure


• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business in London

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.