Accounts Assistant – Central London (Hybrid)£28,000 – £35,000 + full study supportHybrid working (3 days in Central London office, 2 remote)Are you looking to build a career in finance with a dynamic and ambitious company? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team of a well-established, award-winning specialist lender.This fast-growing financial services business provides bespoke alternative funding options to UK businesses, including cash flow finance, invoice finance, property finance, and asset funding. With a supportive finance team of 7 in London (plus an additional 5 overseas), you’ll be part of a collaborative and growing function with great scope for career development.The Role:As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the finance team, assisting with purchase and sales ledger, bank reconciliations, loan reconciliations, VAT returns, and month-end reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in accounts to progress their career in a fast-paced professional environment.Key Responsibilities:

Processing supplier invoices, expenses, and weekly payment runs
Raising customer invoices and debtor management
Performing bank reconciliations and posting transactions
Supporting month-end (journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
Assisting with cashflow and loan account reconciliations
Helping prepare VAT returns and compliance documentation
General finance admin and ad hoc tasks as needed

About You:

Previous finance or accounts experience (purchase/sales ledger, reconciliations, etc.)
Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
Studying towards AAT (or similar) with study support provided
Strong Excel skills, ideally with accounting software experience (Sage or similar)
Detail-oriented, organised, and eager to learn
Strong communication skills and team player

What’s on Offer:

Salary £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Full study support package (AAT / further finance qualifications)
Hybrid working model (3 days in Central London office)
Opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding, award-winning lender
Supportive, high-performing finance team environment

This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience across a wide scope of finance responsibilities while working within a growing and supportive organisation. Candidates must be fully legally able to work in the UK without the need at any time for sponsorship as the employer will not provide this.

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