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Accounts Assistant

City of London, London

Accounts Assistant

  1. Contract
£135 - £155 per day
ACASS

City of London, London

The details

Accounts Assistant
📍 Central London (Hybrid)
💷 £135-£155 per day
📅 6-Month Rolling Contract
⏳ Immediate Start Required

We are partnering with a fast-paced and growing retail business based in Central London to recruit an immediately available Accounts Assistant on an initial 6-month rolling contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a well-known retail environment, supporting day-to-day finance operations during a busy period of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and supplier payments
  • Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
  • Assisting with sales ledger and credit control activities
  • Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
  • Resolving supplier and internal finance queries
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity
  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties and reporting

About You

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant position
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable and bank reconciliations
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, ideally within retail, FMCG, or consumer-focused businesses
  • Competent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Able to hit the ground running with minimal training
  • Immediately available or available at very short notice

What's on Offer

  • £135-£155 per day, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Modern Central London offices
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established retail business
  • Potential for contract extension beyond the initial term

If you're an immediately available finance professional looking for your next contract opportunity within a thriving retail business, we'd love to hear from you.

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