Accounts Assistant / Assistant to Finance Director Location: Hayes, Middlesex Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote Start Date: ASAP Role Summary Strong Group are working with a well-established and growing international business based in Hayes who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant to the Finance Director. This is a key hire within the finance team, supporting a long-standing Finance Director across both day-to-day accounting and broader commercial finance activities. The role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and is ideal for someone looking to step into a more commercially involved finance position over time. Please only apply if you live within a maximum 1-hour commute of Hayes. Company Overview Our client is a well-established organisation operating across 5 global offices, with their head office based in Hayes. With a headcount of approximately 100 employees, the business has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to grow steadily. The environment is fast-paced and commercially driven, offering excellent long-term stability and progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day accounting and finance operations Assisting with preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts Managing purchase ledger, supplier payments, and sales invoicing Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger Supporting financial reporting, analysis, and performance tracking Assisting with VAT returns and compliance requirements Supporting credit control processes Working closely with internal teams to provide financial insight and support business performance Assisting with process improvements across finance systems and reporting Providing cover for the Finance Director when required Requirements Minimum 5 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role Experience supporting a senior finance lead (FD or Financial Controller preferred) Advanced Excel skills (essential) - due to use of a bespoke in-house system similar to Excel Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar) Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Able to work in a fast-paced, SME-style environment Proactive, reliable, and able to take ownership of workload Qualifications AAT qualified or part-qualified (desirable) Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar (advantageous) Working Pattern Hybrid working available 3 days office-based (Hayes) 2 days remote Candidates must live within one hour of Hayes due to office attendance requirements. Package £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary Pension scheme Hybrid working Long-term stability within a growing international business Direct exposure to a Finance Director Clear opportunity for progression as the role evolves