FTC Accounts Assistant

Newfield Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. This role offers a fixed-term contract with the potential for a permanent position. You will be responsible for daily bank transactions, managing customer accounts, and running payroll. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of finance processes and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Sage Payroll. Join a friendly and supportive team where your contributions will be valued and where you can further develop your finance career.

Benefits

26 days of paid annual leave

Company pension scheme

Early finish every Friday at 3pm

Generous monthly performance-related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally part-qualified ACMA / AAT, relevant experience will also be considered.
• Solid understanding of finance processes across purchase, sales, and general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing of all bank transactions and managing customer accounts.
• Running monthly payroll using the Sage payroll system and reconciling accounts.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage Payroll

Finance Processes

Education

Part-qualified ACMA / AAT

Job description

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Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Letchworth, Herts

Contract: Fixed Term (12 months, with potential to become permanent)

Salary: £25,000 £30,000 per annum + Monthly Bonus

Our client, a well-established and nationally recognised retailer in the mobility-related furniture industry, is currently experiencing sustained growth. To support this growth, they are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, initially to cover maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent position based on performance and continued business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Daily processing of all bank transactions

Managing customer accounts and overseeing the payment plan facility

Handling all purchase ledger activities

Running monthly payroll using the Sage payroll system

Reconciling bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger accounts each month

Compiling weekly performance indicators

Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts

Liaising with suppliers, placing orders, and resolving queries

Managing and processing supplier payments

About You

Ideally part-qualified ACMA / AAT, although relevant experience will also be considered

Previous experience in a fast-paced SME environment

Solid understanding of finance processes across purchase, sales, and general ledger

Self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with Sage Payroll is an advantage

This role is ideal for someone with prior experience as an Accounts Assistant or someone looking to progress their finance career while continuing their studies.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £25,000 £30,000 per annum

Generous monthly performance-related bonus scheme

26 days of paid annual leave

Company pension scheme

Early finish every Friday at 3pm

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within a growing business. If you are looking for a varied role where your contribution will be valued and you can continue to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply

Apply today and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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