Accounts Assistant

Location: Twickenham, UK
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

About the Role

We are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our busy Accounts team in Twickenham. Working closely with the Group Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in managing daily banking, property-related financial records, and general ledger tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their skills across a diverse range of duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Banking & Reconciliations: Prepare daily banking reports, manage property bank statements, maintain storage bank tallies, and process quarterly bank charges.
• Transaction Processing: Handle bank transfers via Barclays, process storage refunds, manage petty cash, and accurately enter day-to-day banking sheets.
• Property Accounts & Invoicing: Code and key property invoices, set up monthly payments, and generate monthly and quarterly rental (and insurance) invoices.
• Reporting & Control: Generate internal/external recharges, issue monthly Allstar reports to managers, and chase property invoices across both the purchase and sales ledgers.
• Operational Support: Participate in stock checks at the Isleworth Service/Trading Estate and provide general support to the wider accounts function.

What We Are Looking For

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or associate/bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, often paired with 1–2 years of administrative or bookkeeping experience (or foundational certifications like AAT).
• Attributes: A proactive problem-solver who can prioritise a busy workload under pressure, adapt to changing tasks, and cover team members when required.
• Hands-on experience with accounting platforms or Microsoft Excel.
• Numerical & Analytical Skills: Strong grasp of basic accounting principles, math accuracy, and a keen eye for detail. Proficient with MS Office software (particularly Excel) and confident handling online banking platforms (experience with Barclays is a plus).
• Organization & Communication: Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and communicate clearly with vendors and team members.

What We Offer

• Vehicle Benefits: Employee discounts on car purchases/repairs/parts, and access to our Car Leasing Scheme (following a qualifying period).
• Time Off: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus 1 extra day rewarded for full-year attendance, with further increases based on tenure.
• Growth & Wellbeing: Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training, clear opportunities for career progression, eyecare vouchers, and a workplace pension scheme.
• Recognition: Loyalty and long service awards.