Accounts Assistant

Company This is a PE backed renewable energy consultancy based in central London. They provide sustainable heating, cooling and power to cities and businesses utilising their dynamic plants & systems. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to hire a high-calibre senior Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting accounts payable and receivable activities, processing financial transactions, completing reconciliations and helping ensure the finance function runs smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: • Own the accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed on time • Resolve supplier queries and maintain accurate financial records • Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and aged debt • Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies • Post journals, process expenses, and support month-end activities • Manage Government subsidy claims from submission through to reconciliation • Build and improve finance processes, controls, and systems • Document processes to support consistency and compliance • Provide wider support to the finance team and business as required Profile The ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following: • 4+ years of experience within a similar capacity, owning Accounts Payable processes • Experience developed across Accounts Receivable, Reconciliations and general finance admin • AAT qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Experience working within a similar fast-paced environment (energy/PE-backed would be desirable) • Hands-on experience with process improvements and streamlining • Excellent communication skills • Experience with NetSuite is desirable Salary & Benefits £35,000 - £38,000 plus benefits: • Hybrid working structure - 3 days in office • Discretionary bonus • Study support package • Private medical package • Pension scheme The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: