Accountant
London • permanent • £35k - £40k per annum

Accountant

New
London On-site permanent 23 Applications
£35k - £40k per annum
Full-time
Posted 02 Oct 2026
Expires 13 Nov 2026

Job description

Accountant | Recruitment Consultancy | London | Hybrid - 35-40k

A recruitment agency is looking for a capable and meticulous Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an exciting role for someone with prior experience in a recruitment business.

What you'll do:

  • Posting and reconciling: sales and purchase ledgers, bank recs and control accounts
  • Supporting the preparation and checking of both payroll runs
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with drawdowns and reconciliation
  • Supporting month-end: journals, accruals, prepayments and the management accounts

What you'll need:

  • 2+ years experience in a recruitment or freelance contract business
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • A good grasp of recruitment cycle (timesheets, billing, contractor payroll, margins)
  • Good working knowledge of Excel/spreadsheets and Xero
  • Accurate and organised under pressure


Due to the high number of applicants we receive, we are only able to contact those most relevant to the role. If you do not hear from us regarding your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your application and encourage you to apply for other ones in the future.

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