Overview
Accounts Assistant
London
The Organisation
Our client is a faith-based charity. They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society. They are now looking for an Accounts Assistant to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday-Friday (9am–5pm).
Benefits
* Salary of £29,000 - £33,000 per annum
* 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
* Free eye test vouchers + £50 towards glasses
* Access to Reward Gateway discounts
* Employer pension contribution (5%)
* Salary exchange for pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Life assurance / Death in Service benefit
This is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT or QBE accounting professional to join our client’s welcoming and supportive Finance team.
You will greatly benefit from exceptional breadth in your role, gaining invaluable experience across the full financial cycle that will enable you to further your expertise and build a career portfolio that sets you apart.
And perhaps most rewardingly, you will have the chance to apply your financial acumen to directly support vital work and create a meaningful impact that goes far beyond the numbers.
So, if you want to step into a role that blends professional challenge with meaningful purpose, read on and apply today!
The Role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the organisation’s financial operations by carrying out a range of key accounting activities.
Specifically, you will complete month-end processes, reconciling bank accounts, cashbooks, creditors, and debtors’ ledgers, while also managing the accounts payable and receivable ledgers. This will involve processing invoices, managing payment runs, and overseeing receivables for assigned entities.
Beyond this, you will contribute to financial reporting by preparing journals such as accruals and prepayments, maintaining accurate ledgers, and providing valuable support during audits.
Additionally, you will:
* Help to enhance financial systems and maintain strong controls
* Provide financial insight and support across the organisation
About You
To be considered as an Accounts Assistant, you will need:
* An AAT qualification or equivalent experience (QBE)
* Strong financial accounting knowledge
* Excellent attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in MS Excel and Word (experience with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains is a plus)
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Other organisations may call this role Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Ledger Clerk, Accounts Officer, Finance Administrator, or Financial Assistant.
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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