Accounts Assistant – AAT Level 3+

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant (AAT Level 3+) to join a finance team in Wimbledon. The role offers a hybrid working pattern and a clear progression path toward a Management Accountant position, with study funding provided.

Key responsibilities

• Post sales and purchase invoices to the ledgers and record bank receipts/payments.
• Maintain daily filing of hard‑copy and electronic purchase invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements weekly and prepare payment lists for the Financial Controller.
• Process authorised invoices, issue remittance advice and manage credit checks for new customers and suppliers.
• Enter month‑end cash‑flow figures into Excel and perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Support credit control activities, including issuing statements and following up payments.
• Answer telephone enquiries and produce ad‑hoc reports on purchase ledger, bank accounts and expenses.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience with sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank transactions, journals and multi‑currency handling.
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards the qualification.
• Good knowledge of Sage 200 and Real Asset Management software.
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong attention to detail.

Required skills

• Sage 200
• Excel (intermediate)
• AAT qualification (or in progress)
• Real Asset Management software

What we offer

• Salary £33,000‑£38,000 per year (higher end for fully qualified AAT level 4).
• Bonus schemes and permanent contract.
• Hybrid working – three days in the office.
• Funding for further study to become a Management Accountant.