Assistant Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant in Aylesbury for a temporary-to-permanent role. The ideal candidate has prior finance support experience and is available to start immediately. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining records, and supporting financial reporting. Offering a salary between 30,000 - 35,000 per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar assistant accountant or finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills required.
• Confident using Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices accurately and promptly.
• Maintain accurate records across sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers.
• Prepare and update financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel proficiency

Experience with accounting software

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Assistant Accountant (Temporary to Permanent)
Aylesbury, Hybrid Full-Time Temp to Perm
30,000 - 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We're working with a successful and growing business in Aylesbury to recruit a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, ideally suited to someone who is immediately available or on short notice (1 week or less).
About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will support the finance function across a wide range of transactional and reporting tasks. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take ownership in a varied and fast-paced finance role, with real potential for long-term development.
Key Responsibilities:

Core Finance Duties
Process sales and purchase invoices accurately and promptly
Handle staff expenses and petty cash in line with company policies
Reconcile bank accounts and support weekly payment runs
Monitor aged debtors and support credit control activities
Keep PO and invoicing systems updated and accurate

Bookkeeping & System Management
Maintain accurate records across sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers
Ensure all transactions are correctly entered into the accounting system

Reporting & Audit Support
Prepare and update financial reports (e.g. aged debtors, unbilled revenue)
Assist with monthly reporting and year-end audit preparation

Admin & Team Collaboration
Respond to internal finance-related queries
Support continuous improvement efforts across finance processes
Carry out general financial administration and document management

The Ideal Candidate:
Prior experience in a similar assistant accountant or finance support role
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident using Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, etc.)
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
Available to start immediately or within 1 week

Offer & Key Details:
Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Aylesbury - Hybrid working
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

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