Accounts officer

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Officer for a full-time, 12-month fixed term role based in Central London, with potential for permanent placement. This position entails processing payments, budgeting, and financial reporting within a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong accuracy, attention to detail, and at least 3 years of experience in banking or finance. Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel is required. This role supports a hybrid working model, requiring 2–3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in banking/finance or accounting practice.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic accounting knowledge (journal entries, reconciliations, VAT awareness).
• Familiarity with budgeting/forecasting and compliance principles.
• Ability to investigate data movement and recommend solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process payment requests and verify documentation.
• Prepare monthly expense reports and respond to queries.
• Compile expense data for budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Input payment and expense data into financial systems accurately.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Degree in finance/accounting related

AAT or similar bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Job Summary

Position: Accounts Officer
Contract: 12‑month fixed term (full‑time), with potential for permanent conversion
Location: Central London

Working Hours: 9:00–17:00, Monday–Friday (with 1‑hour lunch.)

Hybrid working: 2–3 days in office per week.

Reporting Line: Manager → Chief Manager (Accounts & Tax)
Direct Reports: None

Department Overview

The Accounts & Tax department is a small team responsible for financial reporting, compliance with UK tax regulations, risk management, and internal/external audits. Duties include preparing financial statements, budgeting, cost analysis, reconciliations, and supporting strategic projects.

Role Purpose

Provide administrative and operational support in payments, expense control, and reporting. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial transactions, while supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Payments: Process payment requests, verify documentation, ensure compliance, reconcile ledgers, monitor corporate card use, and escalate irregularities.
• Reporting: Maintain records, prepare monthly/Head Office expense reports, and respond to queries.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Compile expense data and provide breakdowns for business units.
• Data Entry: Input payment/expense data into financial systems accurately.
• General Support: Provide invoice/payment history, maintain manuals, and assist with ad hoc projects.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years in banking/finance or accounting practice.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic accounting knowledge (journal entries, reconciliations, VAT awareness).
• Familiarity with budgeting/forecasting and compliance principles (AML, transaction checks).
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate data movement, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Degree preferred but not essential (finance/accounting related). Bookkeeping qualification (AAT or similar) advantageous.
• Unfortunately no visa sponsorship available for this position.

Please apply if you are interested in learning more about this role. I look forward to your application!