Assistant Accountant - Month-End & Process Improvement

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

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.