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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