Accounts Assistant / Assistant to Finance Director

Accounts Assistant / Assistant to Finance Director

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 a well-established and growing international business based in Hayes who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant / Assistant to the Finance Director.

This is a key hire within the finance team, supporting a long-standing Finance Director across both day-to-day accounting and broader commercial finance activities. The role offers strong exposure to senior leadership and is ideal for someone looking to step into a more commercially involved finance position over time.

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

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across 5 global offices, with their head office based in Hayes.

With a headcount of approximately 100 employees, the business has built a strong reputation within its sector and continues to grow steadily. The environment is fast-paced and commercially driven, offering excellent long-term stability and progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

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Supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day accounting and finance operations
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Assisting with preparation of management accounts, budgets, and forecasts
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Managing purchase ledger, supplier payments, and sales invoicing
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Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining the general ledger
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Supporting financial reporting, analysis, and performance tracking
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Assisting with VAT returns and compliance requirements
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Supporting credit control processes
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Working closely with internal teams to provide financial insight and support business performance
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Assisting with process improvements across finance systems and reporting
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Providing cover for the Finance Director when required

Requirements

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Minimum 5 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
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Experience supporting a senior finance lead (FD or Financial Controller preferred)
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Advanced Excel skills (essential) - due to use of a bespoke in-house system similar to Excel
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Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar)
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Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
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Able to work in a fast-paced, SME-style environment
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Proactive, reliable, and able to take ownership of workload

Qualifications

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AAT qualified or part-qualified (desirable)
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Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar (advantageous)

Working Pattern

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Hybrid working available
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3 days office-based (Hayes)
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2 days remote

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

Package

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£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
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Pension scheme
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Hybrid working
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Long-term stability within a growing international business
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Direct exposure to a Finance Director
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Clear opportunity for progression as the role evolves