Office Assistant

West London

Full-time * Fully office-based * Waterloo, London
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About us

We are a dynamic and growing accountancy practice based in Waterloo, London, with a passion for supporting business owners with their accounting and payroll needs as well as offering business structuring, tax and research & development advice. We are looking for a driven and ambitious graduate to join our close-knit team as an Office Assistant - a entry level role into our accounting practice with future potential to move into bookkeeping and accounting.

The Role

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of our office, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a fully office-based role and is an ideal first step into a professional accountancy environment. You will be the key point of contact for colleagues, clients and visitors, and will play a central part in maintaining a professional, welcoming environment.

Key responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive administrative support across the team, ensuring the business runs efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
  • Serving as the first point of contact for clients and visitors - answering calls, greeting guests professionally, maintaining the meeting rooms and providing refreshments.
  • Managing all incoming and outgoing correspondence, including opening, sorting, scanning and distributing to the relevant team members.
  • Overseeing office supplies and stock levels including stationery and refreshments, and managing orders and deliveries where required.
  • Maintaining a professional, clean and welcoming environment, including communal areas and the kitchen, and liaising with tradespeople and facilities contacts.


Key skills

  • A recent graduate in Accounting and Finance, Business, or a related subject.
  • Highly organised and methodical, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage workload and deadlines.
  • Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Be confident in communicating with clients and colleagues in a professional and personable manner.
  • Self-motivated and punctual with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.


What we offer

  • A supportive, collaborative team environment.
  • Salary starting at £30,000, plus profit share based on business performance.
  • 30 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
  • Employment pension scheme.
  • Future support with further studying in AAT / ACCA / CIMA etc.


Working hours Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30 - 1 hour lunch.

If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining a little bit about yourself and why you're interested in this role. Any applications received without a covering letter will not be considered.
Posted 2026-04-24

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