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Accounts Assistant - Financial Services

Finance & Accounting
Permanent
£32000 - £33000 per annum
LH-3221
All London
South East

Description

Accounts Assistant
The City Of London 
£30,000 - £32,000

My client is a mid-level Financial Services Broker based in the City, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accounts within the financial services sector.
We are seeking a strong second-jobber with approximately 12 months experience in a general accounts role. This position offers excellent long-term prospects, including training and development into broader accounting responsibilities.

Duties 
• Purchase Ledger
• Process supplier invoices accurately using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage)
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist in payment runs
• Sales Ledger
• Raise VAT-compliant sales invoices and credit notes
• Allocate customer receipts and follow up on overdue accounts
• Cash Allocation & Banking
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage petty cash and process employee expense claims
• Month-End Support
• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Help prepare VAT returns and support internal/external audits
• General Finance Admin
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Respond to finance queries and support the wider finance team

The Candidate 
• Minimum 12 months in a finance or accounting role
• Exposure to both purchase and sales ledger processes
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to work in a fastpaced environment
• Discreet with confidential financial information

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