Senior Accounts Assistant – 1 Year Fixed-Term Contract

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to provide one-year maternity cover within our busy finance team in Chessington. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will help ensure smooth month-end processes while supporting the wider business.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily accounting tasks, including managing the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Liaise with the Finance Manager to keep month-end activities on schedule.
• Collect supplier invoices and process payments for HSBC authorisation.
• Maintain up-to-date bank payments and receipts.
• Reconcile bank statements, including month-end reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close by posting journals and preparing reconciliations.
• Support team members to meet accuracy and reporting deadlines.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role.
• Strong IT aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication.
• Solid all-round accounting knowledge.
• Advanced proficiency with Sage 50.
• Preferred: experience in an international environment or handling multiple currencies.
• Preferred: AAT qualification or equivalent.

Required skills

• Sage 50

What we offer

• Salary £33,000 – £35,000 per year.
• Hybrid working model – three days in the office.
• One-year fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.