Average Accounts Assistant salary in London

Role: Accounts Assistant Location: London Bridge Salary: Up to £32,000 + study support & benefits Robert Half are currently working with a fast growing financial services firm based in London Bridge. They are looking to hire a talented Accounts Assistant to join their high-performing finance team. This role will be hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office. Role The accounts assistant role has exposure to a variety of responsibilities and will be working closely with the Financial Controller. It is a progressive role in a company that really invests in their staff! It will suit an ambitious individual looking to build a successful career in accounting. Key duties include: Accounts payable and expenses.Bank reconciliations.Resolving queries.PayrollAssisting the team with ad hoc duties. Profile The ideal profile for this progressive Accounts Assistant role, should have the following attributes: 1-2 years accounting experience.Experience in accounts payable with knowledge of debits and creditsEnthusiastic and ambitious.Strong organisational skills.Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Salary & Benefits Package Salary is dependent on experience - up to £32,000. Benefits include: Study support package - ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AATDiscretionary bonusPensionHybrid working (3 days in office per week) The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Our client is a leading, luxury jewellery wholesaler located in the City of London who are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.Working alongside the Head of Finance, this position will be focussed in managing accounts payable/receivables and supporting the day-to-day financial operations.Our client is seeking a candidate with a positive and proactive mindset who can actively contribute to the business during an exciting period of growth.Key Responsibilities:-Oversee and manage the accounts payable and receivable ledgers-Dealing with supplier and customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments-Handling the credit control and collections processes, ensuring timely payments while maintaining strong and positive relationships with customers-Proactively follow up with customers on overdue payments-Negotiate payment plans and resolve disputes in a professional and positive manner-Conduct thorough credit assessments on new and existing customers to manage risk effectively-Maintain accurate records of all customer interactions and payment statuses-Prepare detailed reports on outstanding debts, payment trends and collections-Use of Xero softwareKey skills:-Proven experience in credit control and managing accounts payable/receivables-Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to resolve issues diplomatically-Proficient in Xero accounting software and skilled in MS Office, particularly Excel-High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all financial processesThis is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant seeking a permanent, full-time role. Please note that this role is fully office based Monday-Friday. Contact Fame Recruitment for further information.Fame Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We continually strive to improve our processes around our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond individually however, if you have not heard from a consultant within 24 hours then your application has been unsuccessful.

My client is a leading legal recruitment firm based in the City of London. They are looking for a permanent Accounts Assistant to join there busy team and perform a variety of transactional and some month-end duties. This role is ideally for someone with 3 years plus of experience who has the ability to work individually or as part of a team. The role Processing supplier payments, invoices, into Xero accounting systemProcessing contractor and third party payments on a weekly and monthly basisSetting up new suppliers into accounting softwarePreparing financial statements showing business income and expenditureReconciling statements and rectifying inaccuraciesCompleting daily and monthly bank reconciliationsDeveloping monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheetsManaging employee expense claimsAssisting with commission payment on a weekly basisProducing and sending accurate sales invoices for clients on a weekly and monthly basisTaking care of administrative tasks, such as correspondence, filing and printingMaintaining accurate and detailed customer records and creating new customer accountsBuilding a good rapport with clients and providing an accounting team with relevant informationPreparing and entering journals into the systemSupporting the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties when required Experience and skill set Good attention to detail to enter correct data into financial records and recognise errorsComputer literacy, especially familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and accounting software such as Microsoft Office, Excel and Business Central softwareMulti-tasking and organisational skills to manage different financial duties, including the ability to prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlinesInterpersonal and customer service skills for dealing with customers, suppliers and other employees in the accounts departmentCommunication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial matters in accessible terms