Austin Rose Associates
Accounts Assistant
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Accounts Assistant
Location: Swiss Cottage
Position Type: Full-Time - 5 days in the office during probation and down to 4 days per week in the office thereafter.
Department: Finance & Operations
Company Overview
Our client is a dynamic investment firm focused on identifying and managing strategic growth opportunities across diversified sectors. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team and support our day-to-day accounting operations.
Position Summary
The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing transactional accounting, and supporting month-end closing processes. Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will ensure high efficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process, verify, and code supplier invoices and expense reports accurately.
- Prepare payment runs and manage supplier statement reconciliations.
- Issue sales invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and perform credit control follow-ups as needed.
Banking & Reconciliations
- Perform daily bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
- Reconcile corporate credit cards and petty cash transactions.
Month-End & Financial Support
- Assist in preparing monthly trial balances, accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
- Support the preparation of quarterly VAT/tax returns and compliance filings.
- Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as needed.
Administrative & Operational Finance
- Maintain clean, organized digital records and financial documentation.
- Respond promptly to internal and external accounting queries.
- Support ad-hoc financial reporting and operational projects as directed.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or working towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA or regional equivalent qualification).
Experience
- 3 years of experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administrator role (investment management or financial services background is a plus).
Software Skills
- Proficiency with accounting software
Skills & Competencies
- High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
- Solid understanding of core bookkeeping principles.
- Strong time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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