Accounts Assistant Help rebuild the finance function of a fast-growing consultancy. As Accounts Assistant, you will own transactional finance and ... read more

Help rebuild the finance function of a fast-growing consultancy. As Accounts Assistant, you will own transactional finance and use AI and automation to shape how the team works, reporting directly to the CFO.

The Company

This is for an analytically focused private equity consulting firm of around 100 people, based in central London, near Great Portland Street. Growth has been significant, and the finance function is being rebuilt to keep pace. You will join a lean team with direct access to the CFO, real ownership of your processes and visibility across the business from day one. They actively encourage the use of AI tools to improve how finance work gets done.

The Role

This Accounts Assistant role starts with full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and finance operations. Over time, you will shape the automation of those processes and move into management accounting. It is a genuine progression path, with increasing influence over how the finance function delivers for a growing business.

• Own accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, coding and approvals.
• Deliver bank and balance sheet reconciliations, clearing discrepancies promptly.
• Run payment runs and employee expenses, including multi-currency considerations.
• Support month-end close with accruals, prepayments, journals and supporting schedules.
• Design and build automation for reconciliations, journals and invoice processing with the CFO.
• Produce management accounts and variance analysis as your scope grows.

Requirements

Must-Have

• Hands-on AP, AR, bank reconciliation, payments and month-end experience
• Accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or Dynamics, plus Excel
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to own a process independently
• Clear communication with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders
• Openness to using AI tools in finance, and to AAT, ACCA or CIMA study

Nice-to-Have

• Excel VBA or Python automation experience
• Multi-entity, multi-currency or intercompany accounting exposure
• Management accounts or variance analysis experience

Benefits and Perks

This client supports people who take ownership and want their responsibility to grow with the business. Here is what’s on offer.

• Salary of £40,000–£50,000, depending on experience
• Direct reporting line to the CFO
• Real ownership and visibility from day one
• Support for professional study towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• A resourced progression path from bookkeeping into automation and management accounting
• Central London office near Great Portland Street

Apply Now

If you are ready to own finance operations, shape automation and build towards management accounting, we welcome your application. Apply now to move your Accounts Assistant career forward.

Job Owner: t.stillwell