Accounts AssistantLocation: Old Harlow, EssexSalary: £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experienceJob Type: Full-time | Office-based An established professional services firm based in Old Harlow is looking to recruit a reliable and organised Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting the Accounts Manager with day-to-day finance tasks, while also assisting with basic on-site IT support and wider administrative responsibilities within the business. The position would suit someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys working in a structured, professional environment and is looking to further develop their career.Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day office account transactions
• Supporting the Accounts Manager with daily accounting and financial administration tasks
• Processing invoices, payments and expenses
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and financial record keeping
• Supporting occasional client account transactions when required
• Providing basic first-line IT support for office staff (e.g. login issues, printers, software access)
• Liaising with external IT providers where necessary
• Assisting with practice management administration and internal documentation
• Supporting ad-hoc finance and operational projects

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Confident IT user, including Microsoft Office
• Professional and confidential approach to work

Desirable

• Experience within a legal or professional services environment
• Familiarity with legal accounting processes or compliance frameworks

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and well organised
• Proactive with a willingness to learn
• Professional and approachable manner
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-established organisation in a varied role offering exposure to accounts, operational support and systems administration.Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.