Accounts Payable (9 FTC)

Insite Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking an Account Assistant for a 9-month fixed-term maternity cover in a busy finance team. The role involves managing client accounts, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least one year of finance experience, strong Excel skills, and be organised and detail-oriented. This hybrid position offers training onsite and flexible working thereafter.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience in a finance role.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organised with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payments from client accounts and ensure compliance.
• Monitor balances for payments and handle internal queries.
• Prepare client account documents and raise quarterly fee notes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

AAT Level 2

AAT Level 3-4 preferred

Tools

Basecone

Twinfield

CCH

Job description

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Base pay range

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Job Title: Account Assistant (9-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Location: City of London (Hybrid - 2 days office after training)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Overview:

I am currently working on a great opportunity for an experienced Client Account Assistant to join a well-established business on a 9-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role sits within a busy finance function and will involve a mix of client money handling and internal accounts payable work.

About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for managing client bank accounts in line with ICAEW Client Money Regulations – processing payments, carrying out reconciliations, monitoring balances, and making sure everything is compliant and accurate. You'll also support the team by raising fee notes, preparing client account documents, and handling queries from both clients and internal departments.

This is a key role in a small finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager, and requires someone organised, reliable, and confident juggling multiple tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payments from client accounts, ensuring all checks and procedures are followed.
• Monitor balances and ensure sufficient funds are in place for rent, contractor payments, and payroll.
• Carry out reconciliations and keep internal records up to date.
• Prepare and issue client account documents and raise quarterly fee notes.
• Deal with internal and external queries, escalating anything complex where needed.
• Support with internal audits and compliance checks.
• Provide holiday cover across the wider finance team when needed.

What They’re Looking For:

• At least 1 year’s experience in a finance role – ideally handling client money or working in AP.
• Strong Excel skills – you’ll be tested on formatting during the interview.
• Highly organised with a good eye for detail and strong communication skills.
• AAT Level 3-4 preferred, but Level 2 will be considered if you show potential.
• Experience using Basecone, Twinfield, or CCH would be a bonus.
• Confident working with spreadsheets and manual processes.

Working Pattern & Location:

• Training period: Onsite 5 days/week for the first 2 weeks.
• Hybrid working: 2 days in the office thereafter.
• Candidates must have suitable equipment for remote work.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Interest in automation and improving finance processes.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to a busy finance environment.

The successful candidate will be available immediately or on short-notice. You will be experienced in the duties listed above and be a capable in processing a high volume of invoices. You will be able to commute to the client offices in Bank, London and be a great team-player and communicator.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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