Accounts Assistant - London

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is recruiting an Accounts Assistant for a well-established manufacturing business in Central London on a 10-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role focuses on supporting day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting.

You will handle purchase invoices, cash allocations, month-end processes, and ad hoc reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, experience with ERP systems (Lakeview a plus), and a detail-oriented, team-friendly

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP systems; Lakeview ERP is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail with good organisational and analytical skills.
• Solid bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchase invoice processing, cash allocation, supplier payments, and cash flow monitoring.
• Process and manage month-end payment runs.
• Post cash and credit card expenses and perform statement reconciliations.
• Create purchase orders and set up new supplier accounts as required.
• Review and process employee mileage claims.
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team members.
• Review and update customer account information.
• Issue customer statements and assist with credit control activities where required.
• Support stock count updates and cost analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly management reports and dashboards.
• Provide ad hoc finance support, reporting, and administrative assistance as required.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping

Communication

Teamwork

ERP systems

Tools

Lakeview ERP

Job description

Accounts Assistant - London

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Central London on a 10-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including purchase invoice processing, cash allocation, supplier payments, and cash flow monitoring.
• Process and manage month-end payment runs.
• Post cash and credit card expenses and perform statement reconciliations.
• Create purchase orders and set up new supplier accounts as required.
• Review and process employee mileage claims.
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team members.
• Review and update customer account information.
• Issue customer statements and assist with credit control activities where required.
• Support stock count updates and cost analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly management reports and dashboards.
• Provide ad hoc finance support, reporting, and administrative assistance as required.

Requirements:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience using ERP systems; knowledge of Lakeview ERP would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Solid bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

To be considered for the role, candidates must be available to start the role immediately.