We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your accounting skills while supporting the day-to-day financial operations of a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Reconcile in supplier and customer accounts
• Completing daily/monthly bank and account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Processing transactions and maintaining accurate records using Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintaining and reconciling Intercompany accounts
• Preparing and submitting quarterly Covenant reports
• Submitting VAT returns, payroll administration, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Preparing financial reports and maintaining accurate financial documentation.
• Supporting audits, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Providing general finance administration and supporting process improvements.

Essential Criteria

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Working in a Accounts Assistant at least 4 years
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Expertise with using Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information professionally.
• Proactive, reliable, and organised approach.
• Have experience with covenant reporting
• Experience with Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Understanding with using HMRC/GOV.UK services and companies house

Desirable

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar role.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes.
• AAT / ACCA qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Haggerston -Office-based, depending on business requirements.

Remote location – occasionally must travel to different offices across England