Accounts Assistant

Equifind are representing an award winning, West End based, Asset Manager who are looking to hire an Accounts Assistant within their Finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to join an award winning Asset Manager with an enviable track record in venture capital, real estate finance and listed equities. Managing over £500-Million of retail and institutional capital.This is a fantastic and unique opportunity which is newly created through growth in the business, through numerous new funds launches since 2015 to - Present Day, 2025. The company also went through a significant merger in 2020, which as a result causing significant increased business and growth in their AUM, as well as new clients taken on-board.They’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Accounts Receivable Assistant to take the lead on all receivables activity and help strengthen the firm’s financial operations.Duties & Responsibilities:The key responsibilities for the Permanent Accounts Assistant working for this dynamic Asset Management firm based in the West End, London will be:Manage the full billing and receivables cycle — from raising invoices to ensuring timely collection.Oversee debtor management, implementing strategies to minimise aged debt and improve cash flow.Collaborate with internal teams to align billing processes with project milestones and client contracts.Be the go-to person for all receivables queries, both internally and externally.Manage weekly payment runs, oversee cash management, and contribute to forecasting.Maintain and enhance expense and approval workflows for greater efficiency.Support wider transactional finance operations, ensuring high accuracy and compliance.Application Criteria:Strong background in accounts receivable or finance operations, ideally gained in financial services, real estate or insurance.Proven ability to take ownership, streamline processes, and deliver continuous improvement.Good understanding of finance and accounting concepts including the coding of expenses to the general ledger and managing reconciliation.Experience of working in a multi-currency finance department would be beneficial.Minimum of 3+ years’ experience working in accounts receivables (AR), preferably in a similar finance assistant role.Experience with SAGE and NetSuite will be highly advantageous, but not essential.Fluency in another European Language – German or Italian would be advantageous but not essential.Compensation:This Permanent Accounts Assistant role based in the West End, London will be paid a competitive market based salary of between £40,000 - £45,000 PA.25-days annual leave.Employer pension contribution.Private health-care (including dental and optical).Hybrid work pattern.