Practice Assistant

JGA Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group Ltd is partnering with a Central London accountancy and professional services firm to recruit a Practice Assistant. The role blends credit control, client billing, bookkeeping and general practice administration to support partners and teams in day-to-day operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in an accountancy practice, with credit control or billing exposure, bookkeeping using Xero, and strong Excel/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice or professional services.
• Credit control and/or client billing experience.
• Bookkeeping with Xero knowledge.
• Experience using Karbon.

Responsibilities

• Manage credit control, chasing payments and resolving client queries.
• Prepare and issue client invoices, maintain billing schedules.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP) and support billing reconciliations.
• Complete bookkeeping duties including purchase/sales invoices and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Produce practice management reports covering billing, WIP and outstanding payments.
• Coordinate internal communications and general administrative activities.
• Support website content updates and maintain internal records.
• Liaise with partners and colleagues to ensure smooth practice operations.

Skills

Credit control

Client billing

Bookkeeping

Xero

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication with clients

Organization

Proactivity

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT

Tools

Karbon

Job description

Practice Assistant

Salary: Up to £32,000 (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time

The Role

An exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive Practice Assistant to join an established accountancy and professional services firm in Central London.

This is a varied position combining credit control, client billing, bookkeeping and general practice administration, supporting partners and wider teams with the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage credit control, chasing outstanding payments and resolving client queries.
• Prepare and issue client invoices, maintaining accurate billing schedules.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP) and support billing reconciliations.
• Complete bookkeeping duties, including purchase and sales invoices and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
• Produce practice management reports covering billing, WIP and outstanding payments.
• Coordinate internal communications and general administrative activities.
• Support website content updates and maintain internal records.
• Liaise with partners and colleagues to ensure smooth practice operations.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice or professional services firm
• Experience in credit control and/or client billing.
• Bookkeeping experience with a good working knowledge of Xero.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• AAT qualified or studying towards AAT advantageous.
• Experience using practice management software such as Karbon beneficial.
• Confident communicating with clients regarding outstanding payments.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently.

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