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 • Processing sales and purchase invoices • Posting bank receipts, payments and other banking transactions • Reconciling supplier statements and bank accounts • Preparing supplier payment runs and remittance advice • Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders • Setting up new customers and suppliers, including credit checks where required • Supporting credit control activities, including customer statements and payment reminders • Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems • Assisting with month-end reconciliations and cash flow reporting • Producing ad-hoc finance reports and analysis • Handling finance-related enquiries from customers, suppliers and colleagues • Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties as required About You We're looking for someone who has: At least 2 years' experience in a similar finance or accounts role Experience of: • Sales Ledger • Purchase Ledger • Bank reconciliations • Journals • Multi-currency transactions It would be an advantage if you also have: • AAT qualification (or are currently studying towards AAT) • Experience using Sage 200 • Knowledge of Real Asset Management (RAM) software Skills You'll Bring • Excellent attention to detail • Strong organisational and time management skills • Intermediate Excel skills • Excellent written and verbal communication • Ability to prioritise a varied workload and meet deadlines • A proactive, positive and team-focused attitude • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • A willingness to learn and continuously develop 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.