Accounts Assistant
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£35,000 – £40,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £40,000.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4122 Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
4129 Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Accounts Assistant
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team in a newly created role. This position would suit someone with 3+ years' experience in Accounts Payable role who enjoys working in a collaborative, team-focused environment and is looking to broaden their finance experience.
- 📍 London | Office-Based (5 Days per Week)
- 💰 £35,000 - £40,000
- 📅 Permanent
You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. This is a varied position offering exposure across multiple areas of finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices and payment requests
- Supporting supplier account maintenance, including setting up new vendors and keeping records up to date
- Assisting with payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
- Investigating and resolving invoice, payment and account queries
- Performing account reconciliations and helping maintain accurate financial records
- Supporting cash management activities and banking transactions
- Assisting with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and journal preparation
- Providing support across both payable and receivable processes when required
- Helping ensure finance procedures and controls are followed consistently
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to support smooth financial operations
About You
- Minimum 3 years' experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer?
✅ Newly created role with genuine opportunity to make an impact
✅ Friendly and highly collaborative culture
✅ Broad exposure across transactional finance
✅ Stability and long-term development opportunities
✅ Office-based environment, ideal for learning and team collaboration
If you're looking for a role where you can build on your existing finance experience within a supportive and growing team, we'd love to hear from you.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks (SOC 4122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~213k in sample- Offer £35,000–40,000
- Middle half £27,560–39,884
- Median £31,876
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£27,560–39,884), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 4122 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.