We are currently recruiting on behalf of a scale-up Fintech for an Accounts Assistant to join their team to facilitate the smooth running of their core financial processes. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the month-end close, and assisting with audit preparation. Over time, there is potential for the role to expand into broader financial and operational reporting responsibilities

This is a permanent position, with both full and part time working arrangements considered. Our client offers flexible hybrid working and the salary is £35,000 - £55,000 dependant on experience Benefits.

Accounts Assistant duties and responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and manage bill payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate cash records.
• Prepare and post basic accounting journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
• Support the month-end close process and assist with the preparation of management accounts.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.
• Maintain financial documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support ad hoc finance and reporting tasks.
• Over time, contribute to company-wide metrics and management reporting.

Accounts Assistant key skills and experience required:

• A dependable, results-driven and hands-on individual.
• Experience of working through the full accounting lifecycle.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of invoicing, accruals, pre-payments, bank reconciliations and journaling.
• Proven experience in supporting the month-end close process and assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Proficient in using Xero.
• Logical mindset, with a high attention to detail.
• Team orientated individual, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

• Pension – Employer pays both the employee and the employer contributions to the workplace pension plan (8%).
• Life insurance – Coverage equivalent to 4 times your annual salary.
• Private Medical Insurance – Provided through AXA.
• Electric Vehicle Lease – Eligible to lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice scheme after completing your probation period.
• Eye care – Yearly Specsavers voucher.
• Employee lifestyle discounts - Access discounts at various retailers and gyms in the UK.
• A mental health support app.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Charity day off - volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Recognition of significant birthdays.