Accounts Assistant

Xeinadin Group Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business advisory firm is seeking an Accounts Assistant in London to play a critical role in delivering accurate financial information. The candidate will handle bank reconciliations, manage purchase invoices, and assist in financial reporting. A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience is required, alongside proficiency in Office 365 and strong attention to detail. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and additional leave options.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Flexible Benefits platform with various insurances

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Office 365, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Update bank reconciliations daily with management support.
• Process purchase invoices for various entities.
• Prepare payment runs for review.

Skills

Office 365

Excel

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details: Accounts Assistant - London

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Accounts Assistant - London

Vacancy No

Vacancy No VN1908

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent

Duration

Duration N/A

Location City

Location City London

Location Country

Location Country United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It\'s our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The role of the Accounts Assistant is an essential one, working closely with the hub finance team, you will play a key role in delivering timely and accurate financial information against an agreed group monthly timetable, keeping accurate supplier and customer ledgers.

Responsibilities

• Working Capital: Update of bank reconciliations on a daily basis with support from Management Accountant and Credit Controller for reconciliation of receipts.
• Preparation of weekly cash forecast.
• Purchase Ledger: Processing and chasing of all purchase invoices for various entities within the hub.
• Ensure the Accounts Payable ledger is accurate and complete.
• Liaise with the offices on purchase ledger matters.
• Prepare payment runs for FC review and process agreed payments.
• Receivables Ledger: Import sales invoices from Practice Manager System to Finance System.
• Import receipts from Finance System to Practice Management System.
• Other: Provide monthly receivables and payables ledger summaries for the hub.
• Process purchase and corresponding sales invoices in audit legal entity.
• Ad-hoc projects as required by the business.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Additional Requirements

• Experience using Office 365, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks. Good communication skills, with the ability to engage with clients and team members effectively.
• A focus on precision and accuracy in all tasks, particularly in financial records and reports.
• A collaborative team player, able to work effectively with others while building strong client relationships.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude in all aspects of the role, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
• *subject to exceptions and business needs