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Job Title: Accounts / Finance Assistant (Sage Experience Required)
Location: North-West London
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Company:
Our client is a reputable financial institution based in North-West London, renowned for providing high-quality financial services to a diverse client base. With a strong commitment to integrity, accuracy, and customer service, they are now seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts/Finance Assistant to join their growing team.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will support the finance team in the day-to-day running of accounting operations. This role is ideal for someone with solid Sage experience and a strong foundation in financial administration within a professional services or financial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing invoices, expenses, and credit notes accurately and efficiently
* Bank reconciliations and managing daily cash flow updates
* Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
* Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Maintaining the purchase and sales ledger
* Supporting payroll processing and pension submissions (as required)
* Managing petty cash and staff expense claims
* Ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies
* Assisting with year-end audits and liaising with external accountants
* Ad hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager or Head of Finance
Key Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance assistant role
* Proficiency in Sage (Sage 50 or Sage 200) is essential
* Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a small finance team
* Strong communication skills and a professional demeanour
* AAT qualification or working towards it
* Previous experience in a financial services or regulated environment
* Familiarity with other accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks) is a plus
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Administrative
* Industries
Accounting
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