Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our client, a leading business based in Central London, is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a critical role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded and processed.
Your responsibilities as the Accounts Assistant will include:
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Processing purchase and sales invoices and reconciling supplier statements
Assisting with credit control and managing customer accounts
Bank reconciliations and petty cash management
Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory filings
Providing ad-hoc support to the finance team as required
What you will need to succeed in this role:
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Relevant accounting qualification or working towards one (e.g. AAT)
Experience in a similar role within a finance function
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business with a fantastic culture and opportunities for career development. If you have a passion for finance and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career!
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Business Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across Pertemps Network Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £34,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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