Assistant Accountant

ACCA Careers; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family office in Central London is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a range of financial duties, gain valuable transactional finance experience, and enjoy strong professional development within a collaborative and supportive team culture.

Benefits

Development potential

Hands-on experience

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience with month-end processes is desirable.
• Studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Support with accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Assist with month-end tasks including journal postings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Liaise with external service providers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Transactional Finance Knowledge

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Accounting Qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

A dynamic and growing family office is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial duties. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, professional environment where you will gain valuable exposure to transactional finance and month-end responsibilities.

Client Details

My client is a growing Family Office based in Central London, and they pride themselves on delivering excellent service to a range of clients across the world. They are seeking a detail-oriented individual to contribute to business growth with the potential for progression within the role.

Description

Support with accounts payable and receivable functions

Assist with month-end tasks including journal postings, reconciliations, and reporting

Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers

Prepare and process payments and bank reconciliations

Liaise with external service providers and internal stakeholders

Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager across finance and operational matters

Profile

3+ years' experience in a similar finance role

Strong transactional finance knowledge with a keen eye for detail

Experience with month-end processes is desirable

Confident communicator - client-facing experience is a bonus

Proactive, organised and eager to learn

Studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent is advantageous

Job Offer

A progressive role with strong development potential

Hands-on experience in a well-established family office environment

Exposure to high-quality work across both finance and operations

Collaborative and supportive team cultureThis is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to build their career in a stable, growth-focused setting. If you're seeking an all-round accounting role with room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.