Graduate Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping Assistant
📍 Barnet, North London
💼 Full-time | Permanent
💰 Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Our client is a long-established and highly respected business based in Barnet, known for its stable team, supportive working environment, and commitment to developing early-career finance professionals.
They are now looking to recruit a Graduate Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeping Assistant to join their growing finance team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with 3–6 months of commercial experience in bookkeeping, finance, or an accounting role who is looking to build a long-term career in accounting.
The Role
Working closely with the finance team, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks while developing your knowledge of modern accounting systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping
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Processing purchase invoices and sales invoices
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Supporting bank reconciliations
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Maintaining accurate financial records
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Assisting with accounts preparation and reporting
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Working with Xero accounting software
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Supporting the wider finance team with administrative accounting tasks
The Ideal Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who are enthusiastic about building a career in finance and accounting.
You will ideally have:
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A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, OR
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3–6 months commercial experience in bookkeeping, finance, or accounts
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Some experience or knowledge of Xero (highly desirable)
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Confidence using Apple Mac systems
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Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
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A proactive and professional attitude
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Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn
What’s on Offer
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Opportunity to join a well-established and reputable company
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Supportive team environment
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Valuable hands-on accounting experience
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Excellent career development prospects within finance
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior accounts professional looking to take the next step in their finance career within a stable and growing business.
Apply today to be considered
