Accounts Assistant- Immediate start temp with view to permanency

A growing professional services firm is seeking an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to support its day-to-day finance operations. This is a fully remote position, working closely with colleagues through Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

The role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, reconciliations, VAT checks and audit support. It would suit someone who works accurately, communicates confidently and can manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring transactions are correctly posted and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, including invoices, credit notes and payment allocations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Prepare supplier payments and help resolve invoice queries.
• Complete bank, supplier, control account and client account reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end and regulatory audit preparation.
• Check the VAT treatment of invoices, expenses and disbursements.
• Respond professionally to finance queries from clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Maintain well-organised records and contribute to the efficient operation of the finance function.

Essential criteria

• Experience supporting transactional finance or accounts administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and respond to short-notice requests.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Confidence dealing with colleagues, clients and suppliers at different levels.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while contributing positively to a wider team.
• A practical, solution-focused approach and the confidence to question discrepancies.
• Sound judgement when handling confidential financial information.

Desirable criteria

• An AAT qualification or current AAT studies.
• Experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Experience completing bank and control account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT treatment for invoices, expenses and disbursements.
• Experience in a law firm, regulated professional services business or environment involving client accounts.
• Exposure to year-end or regulatory audit preparation.

What is offered

• A permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Fully remote working.
• A competitive salary.
• A collaborative, friendly and growing working environment.
• The opportunity to develop broad finance experience within a professional services organisation.

Applications will be handled in strict confidence. Please apply with an up-to-date CV and a brief explanation of your interest in the position.