Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant & Administrator
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 depending on experience
Location: Central London
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 6:00pm
Working pattern: Full-time, fully office based

We’re working with an established, family-owned fashion business based in Central London, who are looking for an Accounts Assistant & Administrator to take ownership of the day-to-day accounts and administration across the business.

This is a varied, hands-on position and would suit someone with a solid grounding in transactional accounts who is confident working independently and enjoys having ownership of their day-to-day workload.

The Role
You’ll be the main finance person based within the office, working closely with the wider team and external accountant. Responsibilities will include:

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable


• Completing bank reconciliations across the businesses


• Preparing fortnightly payment runs and ad hoc payments


• Credit control and following up on outstanding balances


• Onboarding new customers and suppliers


• Maintaining accurate financial records and keeping the external accountant up to date


• Providing financial information for quarterly and annual returns


• Supporting the accounts for the company’s property portfolio using Xero


• Maintaining pricing and other Excel spreadsheets


• Petty cash and general expense administration


• Supporting with property insurance and related administration


• Handling customer and supplier account queries


• General office administration and wider ad hoc support

About You
We’re looking for someone reliable, organised and comfortable taking responsibility for their own workload. Ideally, you will have:

• 2+ years’ experience within an Accounts Assistant, ledger or accounts administration role


• Good experience with bank reconciliations, payments, AP/AR and credit control


• Confidence working independently without a large finance team around you


• Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail


• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage a varied workload


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and external accountants

This would be a great fit for someone looking for a stable, varied position where they can take ownership of the day-to-day accounts while also getting involved in the wider administration of a small, established business.

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