Accounts Assistant – Temporary (2–3 Months)

Location: LondonStart Date: ImmediateWorking Arrangement: Full-time, office-based

A leading London-based investment and advisory organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong accounts payable and corporate accounts administration experience to support a busy, high-performing finance function.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations across multiple group entities. The successful candidate will be involved in accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and liaising with external accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable:

  • Entering and coding invoices
  • Managing system workflow approvals
  • Processing payments via banking platforms
  • Reviewing and submitting items for authorisation

• Employee Expenses:

  • Reviewing staff expense claims
  • Processing payments
  • Raising recharges where necessary

• External Accountant Liaison:

  • Providing AP/AR invoices, bank statements, and correspondence (for VAT returns)

• Monthly Recharges:

  • Preparing recharge invoices from management companies to relevant entities

• Accounts Receivable:

  • Raising invoices for group companies
  • Recording payment receipts

• Bank Reconciliations:

  • Completing monthly reconciliations across several group bank accounts

• Team Collaboration:

  • Working closely with the global finance team on intra-group recharges and aligned processes

Desired Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified Accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent
• 5–10 years relevant accounting experience
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience using financial systems (Yardi preferred but not essential)
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving ability

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an immediate temporary assignment, please get in touch today.