Accounts Assistant

Company: Unico Recruitment London
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Location: London
Job Description:

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

OFFICE BASED

CONTRACT WITH A POTENTIAL TO GO PERMANENT

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Assistant to join our client’s finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation skills and hands‑on accounting experience to contribute to a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Prepare and post journal entries in line with reporting deadlines
  • Conduct bank and general ledger reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audit processes, including documentation preparation
  • Assist with month-end close activities and reporting

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a bookkeeping or similar finance role
  • Strong reconciliation skills with a high level of accuracy
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skillsExperience using accounting software, particularly Xero
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Desirable (but not essential)

  • AAT qualification (or working towards)
  • Experience supporting audits or working within a finance team
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Journal entries
  • Any other ad hoc duties as required

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Posted: June 1st, 2026