Accounts Assistant

  • Fawkes & Reece London
  • Sep 23, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented accounts assistant to support our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-day accounting tasks and processing payroll accurately and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll duties

  • Processing weekly payroll for freelance candidates
  • Process monthly payroll for employees
  • Verify timekeeping records and reconcile timesheets
  • Prepare and distribute payroll reports to umbrella companies
  • Handle payroll related queries and resolve discrepancies
  • Calculate and process commissions, bonuses and deductions
  • Coordinate with HR and management team to ensure accurate data
  • Ensure that timesheet information is collated and processed within the payroll deadlines

Purchase Ledger and general accounting duties

  • Process supplier invoices and credit notes
  • Process employee expense claims
  • Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Support the finance team with month-end and year-end processes
  • Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries
  • Maintain a high level of accuracy in all financial record

Qualifications and Experience

  • Working towards an accounting qualification
  • Previous experience in a finance/accounting role
  • Understanding accounting principles
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft excel and other Microsoft office tools
  • Experience with accounting software
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Discretion when handling confidential information

Benefits

  • Birthday Gift
  • Summer & winter events
  • Holiday buy
  • Quarterly incentives
  • All expenses trip for high achievers
  • Exclusive discounts with high end brands
  • Potential to earn monthly awards and individual prizes.
  • Contribution to travel
  • Fast-track promotion opportunities.
  • Breakfast club
  • Early Friday finish
  • Tech Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

To Apply - Accounts Assistant

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like a further conversation then please feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) or you can send your CV to (url removed)