Location: Lea Bridge, London (E10)
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Join Our Growing Finance Team
Verity Accountants is seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Lea Bridge, East London.
This is a permanent position best suited to someone with at least 2 years' experience in an accounting role who is looking for long-term career progression within a professional and supportive practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our clients' financial operations, with a strong focus on payroll, reconciliations, management accounts, HMRC submissions, and VAT returns.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing weekly and monthly payroll accurately and on time.
* Preparing and submitting HMRC payroll submissions (RTI).
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
* Producing management accounts for clients.
* Performing bank, supplier, and account reconciliations.
* Managing purchase ledger and accounts payable processes.
* Processing invoices and supplier payments.
* Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 50, QuickBooks, and other accounting software.
* Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
* Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and accounting standards.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Bookkeeper, Payroll, or similar accounting role.
* Strong experience processing payroll.
* Experience preparing and submitting HMRC payroll returns (RTI).
* Experience completing VAT submissions.
* Experience producing management accounts.
* Strong experience carrying out bank and account reconciliations.
* Experience using Sage 50, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.
* High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
* The ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.
* An AAT qualification (or studying towards one) is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
* £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience).
* Permanent, full-time position.
* Long-term career progression.
* Ongoing professional development and training.
* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
* Opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious accountancy practice.
Apply Today
If you have 2+ years of accounting experience and are looking for a long-term permanent opportunity where you can utilise your expertise in payroll, reconciliations, management accounts, HMRC submissions, and VAT returns, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV
Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year