Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Greater London. The successful candidate will manage finance operations, support month-end reporting, and handle accounts payable and receivable. Ideal applicants are pursuing ACCA or CIMA, with strong Excel skills and experience in finance roles. This position encourages proactive and creative problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or all-round Finance role.
• Confident with month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and manage supplier payments.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Strong Excel skills

Accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, NetSuite)

Good communication skills

Education

Studying towards ACCA / CIMA

Job description

This is a hands-on Assistant Accountant role suited to someone comfortable with the day-to-day running of finance operations while supporting month-end reporting. You'll be involved in everything from transactional processing to management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional Finance

• Process purchase invoices, manage supplier payments, and maintain accurate AP ledgers
• Raise sales invoices, allocate customer receipts, and reconcile AR balances
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns
• Handle staff expenses and credit card reconciliations
• Oversee weekly and monthly payroll preparation (liaising with external providers if applicable)

Month-End & Reporting

• Support with month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Assist in preparing management accounts and variance analysis
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries

Continuous Improvement

• Help streamline finance processes and improve efficiency
• Maintain compliance with company policies and financial controls
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc analysis and reporting

About You

• PQ and studying towards ACCA / CIMA
• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or all-round Finance role
• Confident with double-entry bookkeeping and month-end processes
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, NetSuite, or similar)
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach with good communication skills

Personality & Team Fit

We're looking for someone who brings more than technical ability - someone curious, proactive, and forward-thinking. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where things move quickly and ideas flow freely. The team is full of creative, energetic people, so you'll need to be comfortable working alongside them, contributing your own ideas, and helping turn plans into action. You'll stay calm under pressure, stay one step ahead of deadlines, and enjoy finding smarter ways to get things done. This role suits someone who loves variety, takes ownership, and has the confidence to challenge and improve the way things are done.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates