We are currently recruiting on behalf of a scale-up Fintech for an Accounts Assistant to join their team to facilitate the smooth running of their core financial processes. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close, and assisting with audit preparation. Over time, there is potential for the role to expand into broader financial and operational reporting responsibilities
This is a permanent position, with both full and part time working arrangements considered. Our client offers flexible hybrid working and the salary is £35,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience + Benefits.
Accounts Assistant duties and responsibilities:
- Process supplier invoices and manage bill payments.
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash records.
- Prepare and post basic accounting journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
- Support the month-end close process and assist with the preparation of management accounts.
- Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.
- Maintain financial documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Collaborate with the wider team to support ad hoc finance and reporting tasks.
- Over time, contribute to company-wide metrics and management reporting.
Accounts Assistant key skills and experience required:
- A dependable, results-driven and hands-on individual.
- Experience of working through the full accounting lifecycle.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of invoicing, accruals, pre-payments, bank reconciliations and journaling.
- Proven experience in supporting the month-end close process and assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
- Proficient in using Xero.
- Logical mindset, with a high attention to detail.
- Team orientated individual, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits:
- Pension – Employer pays both the employee and the employer contributions to the workplace pension plan (8%).
- Life insurance – Coverage equivalent to 4 times your annual salary.
- Private Medical Insurance – Provided through AXA.
- Electric Vehicle Lease – Eligible to lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice scheme after completing your probation period.
- Eye care – Yearly Specsavers voucher.
- Employee lifestyle discounts - Access discounts at various retailers and gyms in the UK.
- A mental health support app.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Charity day off - volunteer for a charity of your choice.
- Recognition of significant birthdays.