Accounts Assistant

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
TOOTING, LONDON
CIRCA £35,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + CAREER DEVELOPMENT

THE OPPORTUNITY:
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run group operating across childcare & education, with continued growth and expansion. Based at their Head Office in Tooting, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant to join a friendly, long-standing and highly supportive team.
This is a broad and varied role, working closely with the Finance lead and senior stakeholders, including the business owners. You'll gain exposure across all areas of finance, payroll, and business operations, making it an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their finance career who is looking to grow and take on increasing responsibility over time.
The business offers a collaborative, adult working environment with flexible working, strong staff retention, and genuine opportunities for progression into a more senior finance role.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Assisting with day-to-day finance operations across multiple sites
• Supporting payroll processes (using IRIS Payroll) and pension administration
• Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with month-end processes
• Managing expenses and supporting invoice generation
• Supporting funding processes across multiple local councils
• Assisting with financial reporting and analysis, including cost and rota analysis
• Working on finance-related projects to improve processes and efficiencies
• Supporting HR with compensation, benefits and staff-related finance matters
• Liaising with internal teams including HR, Admissions and Operations
• Building strong working relationships across the business
• Using Xero and other systems to manage financial data
• This role will evolve over time, with the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and eventually play a key role in running the finance function.

THE PERSON:

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role, or a graduate/entry-level candidate looking for their first or second role in finance
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships across teams
• Keen to learn, develop and build a long-term career within finance
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA (or keen to begin) would be advantageous

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