Accounts Assistant

Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: 3 days office / 2 days remote
Start Date: ASAP

Role Summary

Strong Group are working with an established and growing business based in Hayes who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to work directly alongside a long-standing Finance Director.

This is a key hire within the finance team. The successful candidate will support the FD across core accounting functions and play an important role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting business operations.

Please only apply if you live within a maximum 1-hour commute of Hayes.

Company Overview

Our client is a stable and well-established business with a strong reputation in their sector. With consistent growth and a long-standing leadership team, this role offers the opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced Finance Director and gain valuable exposure to senior-level financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day accounting functions

• Managing purchase ledger and supplier payments

• Raising and managing sales invoices

• Bank reconciliations

• Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes

• VAT returns assistance

• Credit control support

• Maintaining accurate financial records and reporting

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role

• Experience supporting a senior finance lead (FD / Financial Controller preferred)

• Strong working knowledge of Excel

• Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Professional, reliable and proactive

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or part-qualified (desirable)

• Strong academic background in Maths/Finance

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working available

• 3 days office-based (Hayes)

• 2 days remote working

Applicants must live within one hour of Hayes due to office attendance requirements.

Package

• £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary

• Pension scheme

• Hybrid flexibility

• Long-term stability

• Opportunity to work closely with a senior Finance Director