Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant - AAT Level 3 Qualified

Office Angles UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing IT support and cyber security company in London seeks a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to manage financial operations and streamline processes. The ideal candidate will possess at least AAT Level 3, have strong attention to detail, and be confident using Xero. This full-time role offers a salary of £32,000 with potential earnings up to £35,000 including performance bonuses, and a hybrid work pattern.

Benefits

Support with professional development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification, with a view to completing Level 4.
• At least 1 year of experience in a finance or bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail in transactional finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send high-frequency invoices across multiple vendors.
• Reconcile customer payments in Xero.
• Manage direct debits and debtor accounts, chasing outstanding payments.
• Assist with VAT returns alongside external accountants.
• Support month-end finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Strong eye for detail

Logical and process-driven

Experience with Xero

Confidence in transactional finance

Proactive mindset

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant! Are you detail-driven, logical, and ready to play a key role in a fast-growing IT support and cyber security company? We're looking for a capable Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant to help streamline our financial operations and support the business as it continues to scale.

Position Details

• Job Title: Bookkeeper / Finance Assistant
• Location: Holborn, London (6 minutes from Holborn station)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Annual Salary: £32,000 (with potential to £34-35k OTE including performance-based bonus)
• Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid (3 office days per month during probation, reducing to 2 thereafter)
• Start Date: September / October

Why Join Us?

We\'re a modern, ambitious business with a friendly and collaborative culture. Our team thrives on open communication, positivity, and ownership - with no room for negativity or blame. When you join, you\'ll enjoy:

• A supportive culture that values contribution and teamwork.
• A forward-thinking environment where smart ideas and logical problem-solving are encouraged.
• Flexibility in how and where you work.
• The opportunity to grow with the business as we continue to expand.

Your Role

You\'ll take ownership of day-to-day finance processes, ensuring accuracy and supporting integration and automation projects as we improve our systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and sending high-frequency invoices (mid-month and month-end) across multiple vendors, services, and products.
• Reconciling customer payments in Xero.
• Managing direct debits and debtor accounts, chasing outstanding payments when needed.
• Processing and reconciling supplier invoices from a wide range of vendors.
• Handling invoice queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT returns alongside external accountants.
• Managing contract renewals and ensuring accuracy across systems (CRM/Xero).
• Supporting month-end finance processes and reporting.
• Helping identify opportunities for automation and integration to streamline back-office finance.

What We\'re Looking For

We\'re seeking a candidate with the right mix of qualification, experience, and mindset:

• AAT Level 3 minimum (with a view to completing Level 4).
• At least 1 year\'s experience in a finance or bookkeeping role.
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy in transactional finance.
• Logical and process-driven, able to think outside the box.
• Confident with Xero (preferred).
• Intelligent, proactive, and capable of spotting ways to improve processes.
• Positive, approachable, and collaborative - a team player who takes ownership and avoids blame culture.

Package

• Base salary of £32,000 with the potential to earn up to £34-35k through performance-based incentives (linked to accuracy, KPIs, and quality of output).
• Support with professional development and further certifications.

Ready to Apply?

If you\'re looking for more than just a bookkeeping role - and want to be part of a forward-thinking company where your ideas and accuracy really matter - we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.

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