via Reed · 28 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Accounts Assistant

Austin Rose
Allendale Cottages Full-time GBP 30,000 – 35,000
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Accounts Assistant

Location: Swiss Cottage

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Finance & Operations

Company Overview

Our client is a dynamic investment firm focused on identifying and managing strategic growth opportunities across diversified sectors. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team and support our day-to-day accounting operations.

Position Summary

The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactional accounting, and supporting month-end closing processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will ensure high efficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process, verify, and code supplier invoices and expense reports accurately.

  • Prepare payment runs and manage supplier statement reconciliations.

  • Issue sales invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and perform credit control follow-ups as needed.

2. Banking & Reconciliations
  • Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.

  • Reconcile corporate credit cards and petty cash transactions.

3. Month-End & Financial Support
  • Assist in preparing monthly trial balances, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.

  • Support the preparation of quarterly VAT/tax returns and compliance filings.

  • Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as needed.

4. Administrative & Operational Finance
  • Maintain clean, organized digital records and financial documentation.

  • Respond promptly to internal and external accounting queries.

  • Support ad-hoc financial reporting and operational projects as directed.

Qualifications & Requirements
  • Education & Certifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or working towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA or regional equivalent qualification).

  • Experience: 3 years of experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role (investment management or financial services background is a plus).

  • Software Skills: Proficiency with accounting software

  • Skills & Competencies: • High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.

  • Solid understanding of core bookkeeping principles.

  • Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


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