Accounts officer

Job Description Job SummaryPosition: Accounts OfficerContract: 12month fixed term (fulltime), with potential for permanent conversion Location: Central LondonWorking Hours: 9:0017:00, MondayFriday (with 1hour lunch).Hybrid working (23 days in office per week).Reporting Line: Manager Chief Manager (Accounts & Tax) Direct Reports: NoneDepartment OverviewThe Accounts & Tax department is a small team responsible for financial reporting, compliance with UK tax regulations, risk management, and internal/external audits. Duties include preparing financial statements, budgeting, cost analysis, reconciliations, and supporting strategic projects.Role PurposeProvide administrative and operational support in payments, expense control, and reporting. Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial transactions, while supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.Key ResponsibilitiesPayments: Process payment requests, verify documentation, ensure compliance, reconcile ledgers, monitor corporate card use, escalate irregularities.Reporting: Maintain records, prepare monthly/Head Office expense reports, respond to queries.Budgeting & Forecasting: Compile expense data, provide breakdowns for business units.Data Entry: Input payment/expense data into financial systems accurately.General Support: Provide invoice/payment history, maintain manuals, assist with ad hoc projects.Candidate ProfileExperience & Skills:Minimum 3 years in banking/finance or accounting practice.Strong accuracy and attention to detail.Basic accounting knowledge (journal entries, reconciliations, VAT awareness).Familiarity with budgeting/forecasting and compliance principles (AML, transaction checks).Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, pivot tables).Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate data movement, and recommend solutions.Strong communication, organisation, and relationshipbuilding skills.Qualifications:Degree Preferred But Not Essential (finance/accounting Related).Bookkeeping qualification (AAT or similar) advantageous.Unfortunately no visa sponsorship available for this position.Please apply if you are interested in learning more about this role. I look forward to your application!

Created: 2025-12-14