Average Accounts Assistant salary in City of London

Purpose of the Role: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This role is critical in ensuring timely and accurate payment of all CS, RJIS, and RJFI supplier and staff expenses, in line with company policies and procedures. You will also support cross-training initiatives to ensure seamless operations across all three business units. Key Responsibilities: Finance Operations Process supplier purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices, ensuring timely approvals and payments.Set up and maintain supplier standing data.Organise and arrange payments in accordance with invoice credit terms.Manage staff Amex and expense claims across RJIS and RJFI, ensuring compliance with policy.Collaborate with the CS AP team to ensure cross-training and operational coverage.Allocate general ledger codes and reconcile transactions in the firm’s general ledger.Reconcile bank accounts with the Finance GL to maintain financial control.Respond to queries related to accounts receivable and payable.Support the rollout and ongoing use of the P2P system.Assist with ad hoc tasks as directed by the CFO, Financial Controller, or Commissions & Billing Manager.Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and continuously seek process improvements.Ensure all procedures are documented and followed, escalating material issues as needed. Skills & Experience: Essential: Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel.Experience with CODA financial systems.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Strong team player with a proactive attitude. Desirable: Experience in the UK Financial Services industry.Familiarity with large data volumes and financial reconciliations. Charles Stanley / Raymond James is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We treat all of our applicants the same and we have a diversity and inclusion strategy aimed at ensuring we hire the best person for the job regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or beliefs.

We are working with a mid-sized city UK law firm who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join them on a FTC. You will be supporting the team across billing, cashiering, and banking reconciliations. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Preparing and producing bills,Ensuring client account balances and transactions are maintained,Preparing client’s fee ledgers,Inputting payments into their banking system,Carrying out the Client Bank Reconciliation on a rota basis. The successful candidate will have previous experience as an Accounts Assistant within a similar setting. It is essential you have previous Legal Cashiering experience.

KennedyPearce are working with a fast-growing fintech business based in London. This role will be 3 days in the office and is a hands-on role reporting into the Finance Director and will be perfect for someone looking to get wide exposure across finance. This company offers a casual, professional, fast paced culture in a dog friendly office. What You'll Be Doing as Accounts Assistant: Daily, weekly, and monthly finance operationsAccounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)Bank reconciliations and general ledger reviewsSupporting payroll checks and reconciliationsExcel-based reporting and financial analysisUsing Xero for financial transactions and reportsAssist in preparing client reports and invoicesHelping to improve and document financial processesExposure to confidential information-discretion requiredSupport audit or compliance requirements as needed What We're Looking For as Accounts Assistant: 2-3 years experience experienceA general accounting degree or part-qualified accountant (ideal for someone from practice)Strong understanding of debits, credits, and basic reconciliationsHigh attention to detail-some might say a little OCDConfident with ExcelProactive mindset, ready to grow rapidly in the next 12 monthsThrives in a casual, professional, and fast-paced environment Benefits include: Hybrid working - 3 days in the officeFantastic work cultureStudy support for ACCA/CIMA studiesPension