Accounts Assistant

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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