Junior Accounts & Operations Assistant

London, UK
Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week, 10am–6pm)
Hybrid (remote and office-based, Farringdon)
Immediate start
3 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts & Operations Assistant to join a London-based talent agency who represent some of the leading creative talent working across the UK and US today.

This role supports the Head of Finance & Operations, combining finance administration with operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of a busy office.

What We Offer

  • Salary depending on experience

  • Strong career development opportunities

  • Friendly, supportive team environment

  • Benefits include private health insurance and company pension (post-probation)

Key Responsibilities

  • Raise and track invoices, process client, staff and supplier payments

  • Support accounts payable and receivable

  • Reconcile bank and credit card statements

  • Maintain accounting systems and databases

  • Assist with payroll administration and expense reimbursements

  • Process agent expenses and maintain accurate client financial records

  • Provide day-to-day operational support

  • Assist the Head of Finance with ad hoc projects

  • Monitor exchange rates and currency conversions

Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in an accounts role (essential)

  • Administrative/operations experience (desirable)

  • Experience with Xero or similar accounting software

  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

  • Excellent attention to detail, an analytical attitude and data accuracy

  • Highly organised with strong time management skills, with the ability to hit tight deadlines

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Experience with Tagmin (advantageous but not essential)

About You

  • Proactive, reliable and eager to learn

  • Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Ready to contribute to a small but ambitious team

To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to

Holly Mason  holly@larkmanagement.co.uk, Head of Finance & Operations.

Maternity Cover – Head of Accounts & Operations

London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days in our Clerkenwell office (Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays) / 2 days remote working)
Maternity Cover – 12 months, with potential to become permanent
40 hours per week, full time
1 April 2026 start date, potentially sooner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Accounts & Operations (Maternity Cover) to join a London-based Talent Agency representing leading creative talent across the UK and US. The agency operates within a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is known for its supportive culture and ambitious outlook.

The Role

This is a mid-level, hands-on role overseeing the financial management and operational running of the business. The successful candidate will bring a highly organised and proactive approach, managing everything from invoicing and payments to bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll assistance, and day-to-day office operations. Reporting directly to the Managing Directors, this role will lead the day-to-day finance and operations function, taking full ownership while managing their team’s Accounts Assistant.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and working closely with both internal teams and external partners.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience

  • Excellent career development opportunities

  • Supportive working environment within a friendly, close-knit team

  • Benefits package (after 3-month probation), including:

    • Private health insurance

    • Company pension scheme

  • This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract, with potential to transition into a permanent position in a slightly different role

Key Responsibilities

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Payroll & Expenses

  • Reporting & Forecasting

  • Operations

    Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role is essential

  • Proven experience using Xero or similar accounting software, essential

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, essential

  • Experience with Adobe Sign or Docusign, desirable

  • Experience using Tagmin is a distinct advantage, though not essential

  • Operational experience is highly desirable

  • Entry-level AAT, IAB, or related bookkeeping qualification would an advantage but not essential

  • Experience in an agency would be favourable

Candidate Profile

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused mindset

  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

  • High attention to detail with strong analytical skills

  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities

  • Proactive, hardworking, and eager to take ownership of a broad remit

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, busy office environment

To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to

Holly Mason  holly@larkmanagement.co.uk, Head of Finance & Operations.

References required.