Accounts Assistant (12-Month FTC)

Location: London, hybrid with 3–4 days per week in the office

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Company

A well-established investment management business with a Real Estate finance team and a multi-entity organisation.

What you will do

• Own accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including supplier invoices, employee expenses, approvals, and collections.
• Manage supplier and customer relationships and act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and post accounting journals and assist with monthly management accounts.
• Monitor bank accounts, perform reconciliations, and support cash management across multiple entities.
• Set up and process domestic and international payments while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audits.
• Support finance system improvements and implementation projects, including the current Sage Intacct implementation.

Requirements

• Previous hands-on experience in accounts payable or a finance assistant role.
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment and within financial services.
• Familiarity with online banking platforms and payment processing.
• Strong administrative, organisational, and collaborative skills.
• Availability to work in the London hybrid arrangement, with 3–4 days per week in the office.
• Candidates with more than one month’s notice cannot be considered; immediate availability or a notice period of two weeks or less is preferred.

Nice to have

• Good Excel skills.
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar finance software.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and fast-paced finance environment.
• Broad exposure to accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals.
• Application and accessibility support is available.