Senior Accounts Assistant
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Senior Accounts Assistant
Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic and growing company Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for financial management and able to commence in May 2025
Position: Senior Accounts Assistant
Location: Kings Cross / Highbury & Islington London
Salary: 40K 46K
Contract: Permanent Fulltime starting in May.
About the Role
Our client a wellestablished and highly respected company is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join their established Finance Department. You will play a crucial role in supporting the FD ensuring the smooth and efficient management of financial processes. You will also be responsible for overseeing a small team of 2 Accounts Assistants helping to drive performance and accuracy across the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in setting and monitoring the annual budget ensuring financial targets are met.
- Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports including management accounts and cash flow analysis.
- Oversee VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Manage debtors reports and conduct weekly credit control procedures.
- Liaise with auditors and provide necessary financial documentation.
- Review workinprogress reports to track financial performance on projects.
- Prepare monthly projectrelated financial reports for Directors and the Head of Finance & Operations.
- Supervise and support Accounts Assistants conducting performance reviews where necessary.
- Reconcile bank accounts petty cash and ensure the accuracy of the company s financial records.
- Maintain sales and purchase ledger control accounts and manage data exports to Xero.
- Ensure compliance with company and taxation laws while maintaining commercial awareness.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:
- Professional qualifications (CIMA / ACCA / ACA / AAT) with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Part professional qualifications with at least 8 years of stable work experience gained in the UK.
- Experience in financial management reporting and working with auditors.
- Proven leadership experience in managing a small finance team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with Directors and department heads.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficiency in Xero (or similar systems)
Why Consider the role
- Work in a supportive and friendly team environment.
- Excellent career growth opportunities within a wellestablished organisation.
- Convenient central London location with great transport links to four tube and train stations.
- Continuous professional development and study support provided.
If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and join a company that values expertise efficiency and teamwork we want to hear from you!
Benefits
Benefits: Extensive. 35 hours per week.
Professional qualifications (CIMA / ACCA / ACA / AAT) with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Part professional qualifications with at least 8 years of stable work experience gained in the UK. Experience in financial management, reporting, and working with auditors. Proven leadership experience in managing a small finance team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with Directors and department heads. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Xero (or similar systems)
Education
CIMA ACCA or Degree
Employment Type
Full Time
