Job title: Assistant Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Accounting Manager Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £40,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2025-04-09
Job ID: 36342
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch, Jake Harris
Phone number: +443339962882, +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com, j.harris@h-fts.com

Job Description

Assistant Accountant – Remote Working
Salary: Up to £40,000 (DOE & qualifications)
Full-time 

Our Client, a tech-driven law firm revolutionising residential conveyancing who are fast growing business and looking to expand on the financial team   They are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join there finance team to support this outstanding growth within the business.  

This is a fully remote role, suited to someone confident with cloud-based systems and looking for flexible working. You’ll be working closely with the Head of Finance and the wider finance team to manage daily operations and contribute to ongoing improvements.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage accounts payable: process invoices, schedule payments, maintain supplier records

  • Collaborate with the Client Banking team to ensure accurate income recording

  • Carry out daily bank reconciliations

  • Support management accounts, cash flow forecasting and margin analysis

  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review

  • Provide backup support on payroll processing

  • A self-starter who thrives on growth and improvement

  • Work on finance process improvements and automation

 

What We’re Looking For

  • AAT Level 3 or 4, or 3+ years’ experience within a company finance team—not just in practice

  • Clear understanding of business operations and internal reporting cycles
  • Skilled in Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud-based platforms

  • Confident using spreadsheets and creating financial reports

  • Great attention to detail

  • Experienced in Accounts payable.

  • Someone with proven in-house finance experience.
  • Experience improving financial systems or workflows is a strong plus

 

Why Apply?

  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience

  • Fully Remote role

  • Generous holiday allowance

  • Share scheme eligibility

  • All equipment provided – laptop, monitor, desk, and chair if needed

  • Private healthcare and pension contributions

 

Apply now if you’re ready to take on a key role in a forward-thinking, fully remote role.