1. A great business with a welcoming team environment
2. Study support on offer
About Our Client
A well‑established financial services organisation that helps individuals and companies manage their finances more effectively. With a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and long‑standing client relationships, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and nurturing a collaborative team environment. You'll be joining a business that invests in its people, encourages fresh ideas, and offers genuine opportunities to build a long‑term career in finance.
Job Description
As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely transactional processing across the business. This is a varied and hands‑on role where no two days feel the same. You will be involved in:
3. Processing purchase invoices, including OCR capture and coding
4. Preparing and processing sales ledger invoices for corporate clients
5. Reconciling revenue against activity and preparing accrued/deferred income journals
6. Reconciling 3rd‑party provider revenue with operational system data and bank entries
7. Posting bank transactions and supporting full bank reconciliation
8. Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and processing depreciation
9. Preparing prepayment and accrual journals for review
10. Managing intercompany postings, invoices, and journals
11. Supporting supplier payment runs
12. Assisting in reviewing investment fees charged to clients
13. Loading payments into bank systems for approval
14. Reviewing staff expenses and ensuring correct VAT recovery
15. Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating aged items
16. Helping the wider Finance Team with ad‑hoc duties as needed
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, problem‑solving, and working as part of a supportive and friendly team.
The Successful Applicant
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
17. Experience in a finance, accounts, or transactional processing role (purchase ledger, sales ledger, or similar)
18. Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers
19. Good understanding of Excel and financial systems
20. Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and work to deadlines
21. A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn
22. Great communication skills and a collaborative approach
If you're currently studying AAT or looking to start your qualification, that's a bonus-but not essential.
What's on Offer
23. 25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
24. Private medical insurance
25. Full‑time office‑based role within a supportive, friendly team
26. Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
27. A company culture built on integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement