Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic team in London. This hybrid role offers the chance to support the finance department in maintaining Accounts Payables and preparing management accounts while focusing on process improvements. A solid academic background is essential, alongside 2-5 years of relevant accounting experience and AAT part qualification.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background required (A levels and GCSEs).
• AAT part-qualified and knowledge of Microsoft Office essential.
• 2-5 years in relevant accounting roles desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Accounts Payable and Staff debtor books.
• Support production of monthly accounts and financial statements.
• Prepare reconciliations of bank balances with statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Automation

Education

3 A levels (B or better) or equivalent

More than 5 O levels / GCSEs (B or better) including English Language and Mathematics

AAT part-qualified

Tools

Sage Enterprise Management

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

My client is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining and updating Accounts Payable and Staff debtor books, ledgers, and records and support with monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth running of the finance department. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and updating Accounts Payable (AP) and Staff debtor books, ledgers, and records. Your attention to detail will be key in ensuring all creditors are paid promptly and correctly. You will also provide valuable support in the production of monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements. Additionally, you will maintain the Sage accounting system Accounts Receivable (A/R), providing cover for Cash Receipts and Cash Management (C/M) ledgers when necessary. Your role will also involve preparing reconciliations of C/M bank balances with bank statements / treasury deposit confirmations and G/L bank accounts.

• Maintain and update Accounts Payable (AP) and Staff debtor books, ledgers, and records
• Ensure all creditors are paid promptly and correctly
• Support the production of monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements
• Maintain and update Sage accounting system Accounts Receivable (A/R)
• Prepare reconciliations of Cash Management (C/M) bank balances with bank statements / treasury deposit confirmations and G/L bank accounts
• Look for opportunities for process improvement and automation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant position is someone who brings a strong academic background with at least 3 A levels (B or better) or equivalent, as well as more than 5 O levels / GCSEs (B or better) including English Language and Mathematics. Being AAT part-qualified is essential for this role. You should have a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience of Sage Enterprise Management would be a plus. If you are ACCA/ACA/ICIMA part qualified and have 2-5 years in a relevant accounting role, it would be highly advantageous.

• 3 A levels (B or better) or equivalent and more than 5 O levels / GCSEs (B or better) including English Language and Mathematics
• AAT part-qualified
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience of Sage Enterprise Management is desirable
• ACCA/ACA/ICIMA part qualified is desirable
• 2-5 years in relevant accounting role is desirable

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

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Assistant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Accounts Assistant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: 7YUCA5-704BC838

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Consultant: Gabriella Di Pierro

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