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Accounts Assistant

Kingston upon Thames, London
remote
Contract
17 - 20 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Public Sector Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 3 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts up to trial balance, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li style="display: inline !important;">Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts (including, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, investments, AIF, lottery, contributions), post all relevant journals and ensuring any variances are investigated and resolved promptly.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance to perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts, ensuring all postings and allocations - both payments and receipts - are accurately recorded and fully reconciled.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of credit and debit cards on a monthly basis, reviewing all data entered by the Finance Administrator to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Work with the Head of Finance to carry out monthly period close for all ledgers in a timely and controlled manner, ensuring integrity of the financial records ahead of reporting.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance in preparing and submitting quarterly VAT Returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements.</li><li>Regularly review modules within accounts software to ensure continuous and accurate flow of transactions, checking nominal codes and accounting periods for correctness.</li><li>Work with the Head of Finance to process invoices when needed for head office and regional offices alongside the Finance Administrator, ensuring all invoices are coded correctly.</li><li>Maintain a clean and well-managed creditors ledger at all times, ensuring all balances are clearly explained and any anomalies are accompanied by a documented action plan developed in liaison with Finance Administrator.</li><li>Review invoices and payments processed by the Finance Administrator on a regular basis, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately coded and processed in a timely manner.</li><li>Monitor cash position to advise the Head of Finance on whether the bank is sufficiently funded ahead of all proposed payment runs.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance in the accurate production and processing of monthly payroll and expenses in accordance with agreed timelines.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance to process payroll changes, liabilities invoices and payments, ensuring all associated entries are posted correctly and relevant parties are notified by email in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide support during the annual budget exercise, assisting the Head of Finance with data gathering, analysis and preparation of relevant schedules.</li><li>Assist during annual audit exercise, preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation as required by external auditors.</li><li>Actively monitor accounts inbox, ensuring all incoming correspondence, invoices and queries are acknowledged and actioned promptly.</li><li>Provide support to Finance Administrator as required, offering guidance and assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day running of finance function.</li><li></li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £17-£20p/h + Holiday (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQxNTQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-22T16:23:28Z

Accounts Assistant

London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is a rapidly expanding IT services and consulting business based in London. They specialise in designing and implementing robust IT infrastructure across various key industries in UK and Europe.Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their London based team. This position will be full-time in office.RoleReporting into the Director, the Accounts Assistant will work closely with the wider business taking ownership of accounts payable/receivable duties, reconciliations and sales support.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Process customer orders and raise supplier purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.</li><li>Raise customer invoices, process supplier invoices and credit notes, and maintain accurate financial records in Xero.</li><li>Allocate customer payments, assist with bank reconciliations and maintain organised financial documentation.</li><li>Manage credit control, chase overdue invoices and monitor customer credit limits.</li><li>Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries, discrepancies and outstanding information.</li><li>Maintain aged debt reports, monitor payment commitments and escalate overdue accounts where necessary.</li><li>Provide general sales and finance administration support, ensuring records are accurate and procedures are followed.</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following:<ul><li>2-4 years of experience within an Accounts Assistant capacity or similar.</li><li>Experience across accounts payable, credit control, order processing or sales support would be beneficial.</li><li>Proficiency working with Xero.</li><li>AAT studier (Level 2/3) would be ideal or similar.</li><li>Ideally prior industry experience within a scale-up / SME business.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£35,000 - £40,000 plus additional benefits:<ul><li>Full-time in office </li><li>Support for studies</li><li>Standard pension scheme</li><li>20 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Regular company socials, free lunches and more.</li></ul>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjMwNDIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-14T14:23:42Z

Finance Admin Assistant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
30000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
Our client is a growing tech consultancy that sell high-performance IT infrastructure into other businesses, making a great name for theirselves within the industry.They're looking for a Finance Admin Assistant that can demonstrate key attention to detail, organisation and teamplayer skills. Daily Responsibilities:* Enter invoices and financial documents into company systems* Locate, organise and maintain invoice receipts and supporting records* Match receipts to credit card statements* Follow up on unpaid invoices using provided templates and procedures* Update spreadsheets and internal records accurately* Assist with general administrative and office support tasks (could also extend to helping with purchasing on the sales side). What they will offer:Job title: Finance Administration AssistantWorking structure: 5 days on-site - 9am - 6pmSalary: £DOELocation: Sloane Square SW1W 8ER <ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>Full training provided </li><li>Standard Pension </li><li>25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays </li><li>Friendly and supportive working environment </li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uMjgxMDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-02T11:11:45Z

Accounts Assistant

North West London, London
remote
Permanent
33000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is a rapidly growing SaaS & Marketing business based in North West London. They help businesses reward & retain customers through various campaigns utilising their intuitive platform.Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance department.RoleReporting into the Finance Director, the Accounts Assistant will take on a broad position covering the Accounts Payable/Receivable and reconciliations activity across the team.Key duties include:<ul><li>Daily bank reconciliations, and ownership in accounts payable & receivable</li><li>Production, posting and distribution of client invoices</li><li>Maintenance of debtor ledger and production of client statements</li><li>Following up with clients on overdue invoices</li><li>Posting of supplier invoices</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements</li><li>Processing and review of staff expenses and company cards,</li><li>Preparation of BACS run</li><li>Support the Management Accountant with month end processes, including bank reconciliations, VAT, journals and balance sheet reconciliations</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following:<ul><li>2-3+ years of experience within a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant capacity</li><li>Strong proficiency owning payable and receivable processes, as well as reconciliations</li><li>Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to tight deadlines</li><li>High levels of proficiency in Excel</li><li>Familiarity with Xero accounting software</li><li>Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Early stage studier (ideally AAT or equivalent)</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£33,000 - £36,000 + additional benefits including:<ul><li>Hybrid working structure</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Study support package</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Regular company socials & more</li></ul>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjk0MTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-20T21:25:40Z

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