Accounts Assistant – Finance Team (Fixed-Term)

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Based in modern offices in Southwest London, you will support the financial controller and help keep our financial processes running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the finance inbox and respond to queries.
• Post daily banking journals across multiple currencies (GBP, USD, EUR, AUD).
• Assist with the preparation of monthly VAT returns.
• Review purchase invoices, match purchase orders, obtain approvals, and allocate costs.
• Prepare weekly supplier pay runs and support payroll administration.
• Reconcile bank and credit‑card statements and produce monthly banking reports.
• Prepare supplier statement reconciliations, aged receivables reports, and inter‑company transaction postings.
• Raise commission and recharge invoices.

Required profile

• Relevant accounting qualification such as AAT or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team.

Required skills

• AAT
• SAP (advantageous)

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £32,000 and £36,000 per year.
• Fixed‑term contract with the possibility of extension.
• Modern office environment with easy access to public transport.
• Parking facilities and a vibrant local high street for lunch and after‑work activities.