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Accounts Payable Assistant

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Lea Bridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £32k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts Assistant (Payroll & Management Accounts)

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

Reference: 225403400

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Accounts Payable Assistant

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Posted on Jul 22, 2026 by CV-Library

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Lea Bridge, Greater London, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£28k - £32k Annual
Full-Time
Accounts Assistant (Payroll & Management Accounts)

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
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Reference: 225403400

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