Accounts Assistant

Are you ready to bring your finance skills to a global movement that's changing lives through fitness?

Les Mills has been leading the fitness revolution since 1968 - and we're just getting started. With over 5 million people moving to our programs each week in 100 countries, we're on a mission to create a fitter planet.
Now's your chance to be part of that mission.

We're on the hunt for a proactive and detail-driven Accounts Assistant to join our passionate Finance team at Les Mills UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their finance career (or already part-qualified) to get hands-on experience across the full accounting function - and we'll even support your studies while you do it.

THE ROLE: ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 office days per week)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Study Support: Yes - financial support provided
Reports To: Head of Finance - UK

As our Accounts Assistant, you'll be a key player in our Finance team - supporting the day-to-day operations, month-end close, and continuous improvement of our processes. You'll collaborate across departments to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounts Receivable & Bank Reconciliation
   - Perform daily bank reconciliations of customer receipts and vendor payments
   - Reconcile web sales accounts, ensuring accurate transaction matching
   - Monitor accounts receivable, flagging and escalating any potential bad debts
   - Covering accounts inbox monitoring as required
2. Accounts Payable & Expenses
   - Assist with processing of employee expenses and company credit card transactions
   - Respond to staff queries regarding expenses and payments
   - Support in vendor communication and payment tracking
3. Month-End Support
   - Assist with month-end processes, including setting up prepayments and intercompany recharges
   - Ensure intercompany accounts are accurately reconciled and balanced
   - Work through suspense accounts and perform other balance sheet reconciliations
4. Audit & Tax Support
   - Support both external and internal audits by gathering financial data and preparing reconciliations
   - Assist with tasks related to Corporation Tax and VAT
5. Process Improvement
   - Identify opportunities for continual improvement within finance processes

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Technical Skills & Experience
- Prior experience in a finance or accounts team (Part-Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT qualified)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - confident working with spreadsheets, formulas, pivot tables, large sets of data
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) or similar accounting/ERP systems
- Experience using Salesforce and/or Adobe Commerce (Magento) is a plus
- Experience using online Financial Services, e.g. Klarna, PayPal, Braintree
- Experience using expense processing systems, e.g. SAP Concur
- Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills
- A strong drive to learn, question processes, and seek improvements
- A personable and approachable nature with excellent communication skills

WHY JOIN LES MILLS?
We live by our values - Be Brave, Change the World, One Tribe - and we're not just talking the talk. You'll be part of a business that's bold, inclusive, and serious about creating impact.
We're here to support your personal and professional growth, and to ensure your journey with us is full of energy, challenge, and reward. Whether you're crunching numbers or streamlining processes, your work will help power a global brand that's inspiring millions to move.