Accounts Assistant

Location: Kingsbury, London 
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000
Working Pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday

About the Role

Our client, a well-established construction company, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business and requires someone with strong attention to detail and previous experience working within a busy finance function.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to ensure the smooth running of the accounts department.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing the purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Bank reconciliations
• Processing supplier payments
• Assisting with credit control
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end procedures
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding invoice queries
• Supporting the finance team with general accounting administration

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Experience working with accounting software (Sage Line 50 desirable but not essential)
• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and well organised
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team