Full job descriptionAccounts Assistant
Location: Swiss Cottage
Position Type: Full-Time
Department: Finance & Operations
Company Overview
Our client is a dynamic investment firm focused on identifying and managing strategic growth opportunities across diversified sectors. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team and support our day-to-day accounting operations.
Position Summary
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactional accounting, and supporting month-end closing processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will ensure high efficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounts Payable & Receivable
*Process, verify, and code supplier invoices and expense reports accurately.
*Prepare payment runs and manage supplier statement reconciliations.
*Issue sales invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and perform credit control follow-ups as needed.
2. Banking & Reconciliations
*Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
*Reconcile corporate credit cards and petty cash transactions.
3. Month-End & Financial Support
*Assist in preparing monthly trial balances, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
*Support the preparation of quarterly VAT/tax returns and compliance filings.
*Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as needed.
4. Administrative & Operational Finance
*Maintain clean, organized digital records and financial documentation.
*Respond promptly to internal and external accounting queries.
*Support ad-hoc financial reporting and operational projects as directed.
Qualifications & Requirements
*Education & Certifications: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or working towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA or regional equivalent qualification).
*Experience: 3 years of experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role (investment management or financial services background is a plus).
*Software Skills: Proficiency with accounting software
*Skills & Competencies:*High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
*Solid understanding of core bookkeeping principles.
*Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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