Accounts Assistant (10‑month Fixed‑Term) – London

About the role

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a well‑established manufacturing business based in Central London on a 10‑month fixed‑term contract to cover a maternity leave.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day financial operations, including purchase invoice processing, cash allocation, supplier payments, and cash flow monitoring.
• Process and manage month‑end payment runs.
• Post cash and credit card expenses and perform statement reconciliations.
• Create purchase orders and set up new supplier accounts as required.
• Review and process employee mileage claims.
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team members.
• Review and update customer account information.
• Issue customer statements and assist with credit control activities where required.
• Support stock count updates and cost analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly management reports and dashboards.
• Provide ad‑hoc finance support, reporting, and administrative assistance as required.

Required profile

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formulas.
• Experience using ERP systems; knowledge of Lakeview ERP would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and analytical abilities.
• Solid bookkeeping and accounts administration experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Immediate availability to start the role.

Required skills

• Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas)
• Lakeview ERP (or other ERP systems)