Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant

Location: South West London Full-time | Hybrid

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a supportive and fast-paced finance team? We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to play a key role in supporting our day-to-day finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who enjoys working with numbers, building strong relationships and contributing to the smooth running of a busy accounts function.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for supporting the finance team with a broad range of accounting and administrative duties, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

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  Processing sales and purchase invoices

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  Posting bank receipts, payments and other banking transactions

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  Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts

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  Preparing supplier payment runs and remittance advice

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  Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders

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  Setting up new customers and suppliers, including credit checks where required

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  Supporting credit control activities, including customer statements and payment reminders

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  Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems

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  Assisting with month-end reconciliations and cash flow reporting

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  Producing ad-hoc finance reports and analysis

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  Handling finance-related enquiries from customers, suppliers and colleagues

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  Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties as required

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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance or accounts role

Experience of:

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  Sales Ledger

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  Purchase Ledger

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  Bank reconciliations

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  Journals

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  Multi-currency transactions

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It would be an advantage if you also have:

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  AAT qualification (or are currently studying towards AAT)

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  Experience using Sage 200

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  Knowledge of Real Asset Management (RAM) software

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Skills You'll Bring

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  Excellent attention to detail

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  Strong organisational and time management skills

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  Intermediate Excel skills

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  Excellent written and verbal communication

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  Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines

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  A proactive, positive and team-focused attitude

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  Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

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  A willingness to learn and continuously develop

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What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to delivering high-quality results. If you're motivated, dependable and enjoy working in a busy finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity within a growing business where your contribution will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV, or contact us for more information.