Assistant accountant jobs in United Kingdom - Page 3

This role supports the day‑to‑day finance operations of a fast‑paced fashion company in Watford, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger and banking activities across multiple currencies.

A professional services firm in London seeks a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join the Finance team.This role involves key responsibilities including month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and supervising accounts payable functions.Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and

A reputable global company based in Watford is looking for a finance professional to support day-to-day operations.You will be responsible for various accounting tasks including cash flow preparation, VAT reconciliations, and invoice processing.Candidates must be AAT fully qualified or part-qualifie

Location: London SE1 (hybrid working).Contract: 6-month fixed term | Full-time (35 hours per week).Upload daily banking transactions and process payments.Manage and reconcile company credit cards.Review VAT codes, accruals, and prepayments.Maintain balance sheet reconciliations.Support improvements

A recruitment services firm in London is seeking a Management Accountant to handle month end activities and statutory reporting.The role involves managing an accounts assistant and ensuring financial data accuracy.The ideal candidate will be part qualified ACCA/CIMA, with a background in the recruit

A growing FMCG company in London is seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant. This full-time, office-based role involves month-end processes, financial reporting, and mentoring a junior accountant.

If you are looking to build a strong finance career in a role where your work genuinely supports frontline health and care services, this Assistant Accountant opportunity offers real scope to grow. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant who enjoys problem solving, improvin

A leading accountancy firm in Borehamwood is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support their growing team. This dynamic role offers a chance for progression into management accounting, focusing on preparing management accounts, month-end adjustments, and providing training to junior staf

Assistant Management Accountant. Our client, a highly respected chartered accountancy firm in Borehamwood, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their growing team. Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Management Accountant” roles.

We’re looking for a Financial Analyst to own reconciliations, drive automation, and deliver smoother finance operations for all stakeholders, helping us to build a best-in-class finance function. At least 12 months of previous experience in a finance role (analyst, assistant accountant, or similar

A well-regarded recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in London.This hybrid role offers a salary of 30,000 to 35,000, depending on experience, in a supportive environment.You'll support Accounts Payable and Receivable processes and cash recovery activities.The ideal candidate will ha

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The role of the Finance Assistant is to provide support to the Management Accountant and Head of Finance to maintain an efficient and accurate accounting function for Blink Brow Bar Ltd. Professional accounting technician (level 4).

A recruitment partner for financial services is looking for an Assistant Accountant in Isleworth, UK. The role involves delivering high-quality General Accounting services and supporting ERP systems transition.

A leading fashion brand house is seeking an Assistant Accountant in their Watford office.

The ideal candidate will assist in the smooth running of the finance department.The role suits someone looking to develop their career in the property sector.You will play a key role dealing with senior personnel and the directors on an ongoing basis, duties will include:.Checking supplier invoices

A dynamic food company in London is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its finance team.

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Management Accountant to join our Finance team, reporting directly to the Management Accountant. Assist the Management Accountant in reviewing the profit and loss account. Accounts Payable & Supplier Management.

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Sit with Client Services team on a weekly basis to complete job reconciliations and ensure validity of data within Paprika.

This role supports the day-to-day finance operations of a fast-paced fashion company in Watford, ensuring accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger and banking activities across multiple currencies.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑exposure Finance/Data function where you will shape insight for senior leaders, work directly with the executive team, and play a central role in how the business uses data to guide strategic decisions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑exposure Finance/Data function where you will shape insight for senior leaders, work directly with the executive team, and play a central role in how the business uses data to guide strategic decisions.

Assistant Management Accountant | Retail | East London 3 Days Office / 2 WFH | £33,000 - £38,000 (Depending on Experience) Study Support Incredible culture * Massive development * Dog-friendly office + onsite gym + yoga Are you early in your finance career and looking for a role where you'll actually learn, grow and be developed? This one is perfect for someone who is curious, proactive, loves getting stuck in and wants to progress in a busy, supportive finance team. As the Assistant Management Accountant, you'll be working within a shared services finance function supporting multiple well-known retail brands, gaining exposure across property accounting, internal reporting and external audit. The team are experienced, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in helping you develop. This is a role where you'll learn fast, you'll also be supported every step of the way. What You'll Be Doing Reporting into a Finance Manager - Property you will be part of a small team within the Finance functions. Supporting with internal reporting across property areas (rents, rates, service charges, utilities etc.) Preparing accruals & prepayments Completing P&L variance analysis and producing supporting schedules Assisting with budgeting and forecasting Balance sheet reconciliations Helping with external reporting including statutory accounts & audit queries Working with internal and external stakeholders (brand finance, auditors, shared service teams) What We're Looking For Someone with a great attitude, eagerness to learn and confidence to ask questions Ideally AAT qualified / Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA (but not essential) Strong with Excel and happy working with numbers day-to-day Organised, collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Experience in retail / property helpful, but not required The Culture & Perks This isn't your typical finance office. Expect: Dog-friendly workspace Onsite café (and great coffee) Gym + yoga & wellness studio onsite Wellbeing initiatives & supportive leadership Staff discount across multiple lifestyle brands Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, pension, healthcare + more Genuine development & career progression Super friendly, inclusive, collaborative team Study Support Why This is Great If you're at the stage where you want: More responsibility Real learning A role where your development matters To be part of a fun, supportive team BH35924

Finance Assistant Location: Park Royal Salary: £26,000-£32,000 (depending on experience) We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Perform daily and weekly e‑commerce and retail payment reconciliations Calculate host margin deductions and resolve discrepancies Produce weekly sales and aged debtor analysis, including debt chasing Complete monthly stock and sales reconciliations and investigate variances Allocate payments in Sage and maintain accurate Excel‑based reports Manage monthly bank reconciliations and weekly UK/international payment runs Maintain accruals, prepayments, and selected balance sheet reconciliations Support the Management Accountant with auditor requests and ad‑hoc tasks Person Specification Proficient Excel user Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures Strong mathematical and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail Benefits Great pension scheme Opportunities for career development within the accounts team Free parking Monthly free lunch Staff discount Birthday day off Early Friday finish (1 hour earlier) Working Hours Full‑time, Monday to Friday, with a choice of shifts within standard office hours. Early finish on Fridays

Marc Daniels are working with an exciting global media company looking to hire an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role will require the individual to commute to their modern offices in Chiswick and Central London. The Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the finance function across its group of entities and live event operations. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, where financial accuracy and timely reporting are critical to supporting both corporate and event delivery teams. You will work closely with the Financial Controller, external advisors, and internal stakeholders across multiple business units, helping ensure financial integrity across a dynamic and growing global events platform. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the AP inbox, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices and queries. * Assist with vendor set-up processes. * Assist in the reconciliation of payroll, ensuring alignment between payroll outputs and financial records. * Prepare journals to send to shared service team to post. * Support the UK financial audit process, including liaising with external auditors. * Lead on smaller Audits in the EMEA & APAC Region with support from the Financial Controller. * Collate and organise financial documentation, invoices, and supporting data from multiple entities and event teams. * Initial preparation of company's financial statements. * Manage Capex and prepayments of corporate costs, ensuring accurate accounting and amortisation. * Preparing the group's monthly balance sheet for business review and commentary. * Ensure monthly recharges from the parent company to subsidiaries are completed accurately, including allocation of shared services, employee benefits, and central costs across the group. * Assist in reviewing financial data provided by outsourced team for bookkeeping, VAT returns, and tax reconciliations. * Support the preparation of UK VAT returns, ensuring compliance in a multi-entity, event-driven environment. * Provide ad hoc support to the Financial Controller, including month-end close, reporting controls, and process improvements. Key Skills & Experience: • Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) or equivalent experience. * Strong understanding of financial accounting and month-end processes. * Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, and intercompany accounting. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple stakeholders. * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. * Confident communicator, comfortable working across finance, operations, and event teams. * Proficiency in Excel. Desirable • Experience in events, media, entertainment, or other project-based industries. * Exposure to audit processes and working with external auditors. * Experience working with outsourced providers. * Familiarity with VAT in a multi-entity or international environment. * Experience with SAP is advantageous. What you will receive: • Competitive salary * Hybrid working model. * Opportunity to work within a high-growth, globally recognised events platform. * Exposure to a diverse portfolio of world-class live experiences. * A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment with strong career development opportunities. This is a hybrid role working 2 day's a week in the office. You will enjoy flexible working and full training and support within the role. Full study support will also be offered in this role to assist you in your personal development. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.

Join a Fast-Growing Brand on a Mission to Make Eating Well Effortless At PACK’D, we’re shaking up frozen food with one simple goal: to make eating well effortless. Our products are healthy, naturally delicious, and sustainably packaged - no waste, no fuss, just real food that fuels better living. We’re a fast-growing scale-up stocked in major retailers and expanding fast with new channels and product launches. As we build a best-in-class finance function, we’re looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant / Junior Management Accountant to help us grow smarter and faster. This is your chance to get hands-on with all areas of finance in a growing FMCG scale-up where your ideas will be heard, your development supported, and your impact felt every day. The Role at a Glance: Assistant Accountant /Junior Management Accountant Remote - Circa. Once per month working from the West London office in Twickenham. £40,000 - £45,000 DOE Plus Study Support, Flexible hours, Remote working Permanent – Full Time Company: PACK’D passionately delivers straight forward (clean & natural) nutritious, sustainable sourced food with absolutely no compromises on flavour or quality. Pedigree: Fast-growth with launches in Tesco, expanded lines in Sainsbury’s, and new ingredient products like garlic, onion, and soffritto. Our first tube and London bus campaigns mark an exciting next stage of growth. Grocer Award for packaging. Culture: Kind, friendly, enthusiastic team where everyone has a voice. Your Skills: Experience in transactional finance (AR, AP, Xero or similar). You love spreadsheets. Motivated to succeed. Proactive and gets things done. Retail, Wholesale, FMCG or Brand experience. Who we are: At PACK’D, we believe eating well should be effortless. Born in East London in 2014, our journey began with a simple idea: to create genuinely healthy smoothies without compromise. What started as frozen smoothie kits sold on Broadway Market has grown into a nationwide brand stocked in the UK’s biggest retailers. What You’ll Be Doing: This isn’t your average number-crunching role - reporting to the Financial Controller you’ll be at the heart of PACK’D’s finance team, keeping things running smoothly while helping us grow smarter and faster. Transactional Finance You’ll own the day-to-day: invoices, bank reconciliations, and those all-important accruals and prepayments. You’ll take the lead on Accounts Payable, making sure our suppliers get paid on time and everything adds up perfectly, while also driving Accounts Receivable to keep cash flowing. You’ll oversee our Invoice Factoring Facility, keep on top of staff expenses and bank reconciliations, and coordinate payroll with our outsourced providers so everyone gets paid correctly and on time. Month-End & Reporting When month-end rolls around, you’ll be in the thick of it, supporting the preparation of management accounts, journals, and reconciliations. You’ll keep the fixed asset register in check, handle VAT returns, and help us stay on top of all things compliance. Plus, you’ll lend your analytical eye to cashflow forecasting and reporting, giving the business visibility on what’s coming next. Continuous Improvement You’ll be more than just part of the process, you’ll help shape it. Partnering with the finance team, you’ll find ways to make systems slicker, controls stronger, and reports sharper. You’ll dive into ad-hoc projects that really matter, from analysing product profitability to exploring margin performance. Every day will bring something new, and you’ll play a key role in making PACK’D’s finance function best in class. About you: • Working towards ACCA/CIMA. • Proven experience in bookkeeping and month-end close - ideally within product-led, FMCG, or scale-up environments. • Hands-on and detail-driven, with unwavering accuracy and ownership of the numbers. • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables, lookups, and advanced formulas. • Experienced in leading accounting platforms such as Xero, NetSuite, or similar systems. • Curious, adaptable, and growth-minded, thriving in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings. • Must be able to meet in person in London on an adhoc basis (roughly once per month). What We Offer: • £40,000 - £45,000 salary, plus study support (where relevant), based on experience. • Genuine progression opportunity as the finance team - and the business - continues to grow. • Broad exposure across all areas of finance, from hands-on bookkeeping to strategic projects. • Collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive culture where your ideas make an impact. • Fully remote role (London-based preferred, but not essential). • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance. • 28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays. If you’re detail-driven, eager to grow, and excited to play a key role in shaping a purpose-led business, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join the PACK’D journey and help build the financial foundations of a brand making a real difference. Your next step towards a fulfilling finance career starts here. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. 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Our client, a specialist Lloyd’s insurance broker based in the heart of the City, close to Fenchurch Street, is looking to appoint an IBA Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to support the day-to-day operations of its finance team. This role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the timely collection of insurance premiums, while working closely with an established and supportive finance function. The successful candidate will take ownership of a designated portfolio of accounts, making it an excellent opportunity for someone with insurance accounts or credit control experience to join a growing business that continues to invest in its finance team, with the potential to offer long-term career progression. Key responsibilities • Monitor and manage the aged debt report, including the issuing of client credits, • Proactively chase overdue payments by telephone and email, • Resolve client payment queries and disputes efficiently and professionally, • Liaise with account handlers and brokers to support premium collection, • Issue regular client statements and payment reminders, • Ensure insurer statements are settled in a timely manner, • Reconcile bank transactions, • Maintain and update client and insurer accounts, • Support the Management Accountant with month-end duties, • Provide ad hoc support to the wider finance team and business as required Requirements • Previous experience in credit control, ideally within insurance or financial services, • Knowledge of FCA regulations and premium handling would be advantageous, • Strong attention to detail with excellent numeracy skills, • Clear written and verbal communication skills, • A confident and professional telephone manner, • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively, • A proactive approach and strong problem-solving mindset, • Exposure to Global XB would be advantageous Benefits: • 25 days’ annual leave, • Additional 1 day of holiday for each year of service (up to 30 days), • Discretionary annual bonus, • Pension scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Sociable and collaborative team environment, • Complimentary snacks and refreshments in the office

Location: Bishop's Stortford Department: Finance Reports To: Finance Manager / Accountant Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring timely completion of administrative duties within the finance department. Key Responsibilities: Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders Prepare and process sales invoices Assist with bank reconciliations Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions Assist with credit control and chasing outstanding payments Process expense claims and staff reimbursements Help prepare month-end financial reports Post journal entries under supervision Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies Assist with payroll administration (if required) Provide general administrative support to the finance team Requirements: Previous experience in an accounts or finance role preferred Basic understanding of accounting principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational and time management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills AAT qualification (or studying towards) is desirable but not essential Key Skills: Numerical accuracy Problem-solving abilities Confidentiality and professionalism Ability to meet deadlines Strong administrative skills Benefits Training and development opportunities Career progression within finance

Finance Assistant Location: Park Royal Salary: £30,000-£35,000 (depending on experience) We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Perform daily and weekly e‑commerce and retail payment reconciliations Calculate host margin deductions and resolve discrepancies Produce weekly sales and aged debtor analysis, including debt chasing Complete monthly stock and sales reconciliations and investigate variances Allocate payments in Sage and maintain accurate Excel‑based reports Manage monthly bank reconciliations and weekly UK/international payment runs Maintain accruals, prepayments, and selected balance sheet reconciliations Support the Management Accountant with auditor requests and ad‑hoc tasks Person Specification Proficient Excel user Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures Strong mathematical and problem‑solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent attention to detail Benefits Great pension scheme Opportunities for career development within the accounts team Free parking Monthly free lunch Staff discount Birthday day off Early Friday finish (1 hour earlier) Working Hours Full‑time, Monday to Friday, with a choice of shifts within standard office hours. Early finish on Fridays

Job Title: Manager (Accountancy Practice) Location: Harrow Package: £65,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience), healthcare scheme, bonus scheme, and more Working Hours: Full time, office based, Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm An exciting opportunity has arisen within a highly experienced, medium sized Accountancy Practice in Harrow, for a senior level Manager to join their growing team. This practice have been experiencing continued growth, in team size and client base, and are looking for an ambitious manager to facilitate this growth. The successful candidate will play an integral role in client management and team management. You will be working closely with partners in improving the practice, increasing client numbers, providing excellent client services, and providing vital team leadership. If you are an experienced Accountant, seeking your next challenge in an exciting leadership role, then look no further. Manager Job Responsibilities • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the practice to ensure efficiency and productivity * Manage administrative functions, including staff scheduling, resources, and office systems * Support partners and senior staff in delivering strategic and operational objectives * Monitor budgets, financial performance, and operational costs * Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and professional standards * Lead, manage, and develop administrative and support staff * Maintain strong client relationships and ensure high service standards * Identify and implement improvements to processes, systems, and workflows Manager Job Requirements • ACCA or ACA qualified. Qualified by experience may be considered * Must come from a client management background in an accounts/tax focused role in practice * A minimum of 6 years Accountancy Practice experience * Excellent leadership skills, and proven experience in managing a portfolio of clients, and supervising juniors * Must be comfortable commuting to Harrow * Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills Manager Salary & Benefits • £65,000 - £80,000 depending on experience (Assistant Managers will be considered) * Statutory holiday, plus bank holidays * Healthcare Scheme * Performance Bonus Scheme * Consistent progression opportunities * Excellent office culture, with regular team events Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Job Advertisement: Accounting Assistant / Associate Are you ready to kickstart your career in accounting? Our client, a dynamic organisation based in London, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant / Associate to join their team! About the Role: As an Accounting Assistant / Associate, you will play a vital role in the financial operations of the organisation. You'll assist in implementing processes and controls while ensuring compliance with key regulations. Collaborating closely with the Regulatory Accountant, you'll help initiate and manage various accounting functions that drive the business forward. Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable (AP) Support:- Process vendor invoices and staff expenses as the first line of accounting operations. - Maintain and improve operational process sheets for vendors. - Input data into the AP database using Oracle Accounting, ensuring billing accuracy and obtaining necessary approvals. - Initiate payment runs and reconcile supplier statements, resolving any discrepancies. - Conduct bank reconciliations and cash forecasts from the AP perspective. Accounts Receivable (AR) Support:- Prepare monthly sales invoices for review by the Line Manager. - Follow up on outstanding balances and assist with credit control and collections communication. General Ledger Duties:- Initiate journal entries, including AR journals. - Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures. - Reconcile bank accounts, prepayments, and accruals. Financial Reporting Support:- Assist in drafting financial statements, quarterly consolidation reports, and various documentation. - Support audits by organising files and providing necessary data. Management Accounting & System Automation:- Collaborate on new systems or processes to enhance operational efficiency. - Engage with JRIE colleagues to gather insights and improve accounting practises. Administrative & Clerical Tasks:- Liaise with HR on collaborative tasks. - Manage both digital and physical filing systems. - Respond to internal and external inquiries as assigned. - Assist with procurement documentation and expense management. Why Join Us? Collaborative Environment:Work alongside a supportive team dedicated to efficiency and innovation. Professional Growth:Opportunities for skill development and participation in exciting projects. Impactful Role:Contribute directly to financial operations and compliance, making a real difference.Who You Are: AAT Qualified Detail-oriented with a strong understanding of financial operations. Familiar with compliance regulations, including AML, ABCD, and TPRM. Proficient in Oracle Accounting or similar accounting software. A collaborative communicator who thrives in a team environment.If you're looking for a role that combines your passion for accounting with a supportive and dynamic team, we want to hear from you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you