Job Description
Accounts Assistant - £33,000-£35,000
A wonderful opportunity to join an International Consultancy as their Permanent Accounts Assistant, ideally on a temp to perm basis. This is an office-based position near London Bridge, to start in May 2026. 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, one day can be remote working.
Benefits include: 25 days holiday annual entitlement, annual discretionary bonus, 5% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, weekly French lessons, annual profit share scheme, Sports & Social Club
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous finance/accounts experience, including sales, purchase and general ledger, with some management accounting exposure, ideally coming from a deadline/project driven environment from the Professional Services or Consultancy industries. A keen eye for detail is essential, strong communication skills and excellent problem solving abilities. An A'Level (or equivalent) qualification in Maths, Economics or a related subject is desirable, as well as an AAT qualification. This is a super opportunity for an experienced Finance/Accounts assistant to join this sociable, supportive and collaborative organisation.
Working closely within this small finance team, you will be primarily responsible for maintaining accurate records for the Sales, Purchase and General Ledgers for several companies in the UK and intentionally.Key responsibilities include:
Entering and maintaining financial, project and other data within the accounting system
Processing invoices, payments, and financial documentation accurately and efficiently including liaison with debtors, investigation, and resolution of queries
Maintaining accounts payable and receivable records including code and enter invoices, obtain authorisations, clear down accounts, intercompany invoicing, remittances
Processing of expenses, including review for accuracy and completeness
Reconciling company virtual credit card statements and enter transactions into PL, ensure all purchase receipts are received
Completing monthly reconciliations, including intercompany and investigate discrepancies
Supporting the preparation of financial reports and month-end activities including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, process journals
Acting as first point of contact for timesheet related queries and produce reporting
Updating monthly exchange rates and circulate
Maintaining fixed asset register
Assisting in budget preparation and financial forecasting
Assisting with annual audit including carbon audit
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and relevant regulations
Undertaking other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups to Professional Service organisations. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days.
