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Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper

Robert Walters
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their vibrant commercial real estate business, offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
  • The role requires 1-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in the real estate or professional services sector.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, managing client and supplier payments, and supporting financial reporting.
  • Candidates should be familiar with accounting software such as Sage or Xero, and possess strong skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  • The company promotes a dynamic work environment with flexible working opportunities, including the option to work from home on Fridays.

Our client is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a driven Assistant Accountant to become part of their vibrant and expanding business in the commercial real estate sector. This role promises a chance to acquire hands-on experience in a lively environment, with exposure to multiple entities within the group. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance key financial and commercial skills, with the added benefit of flexible working opportunities on Fridays.

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Accountant, your role will be crucial in maintaining current accounting records for all group companies. You'll be responsible for ensuring precise data entry and reconciliation of transactions, processing bank payments, transfers, and bank reconciliations. Your role will also involve raising invoices and managing client payments while processing supplier invoices and managing payment schedules. You'll maintain supplier and client ledgers, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation. Additionally, you'll support the asset management team with monitoring project and capital expenditure budgets.

  1. Oversee daily bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions across all group entities.
  2. Guarantee accurate financial records and manage supplier and client transactions.
  3. Support internal financial reporting processes.
  4. Assist with the preparation of monthly management reports.
  5. Support VAT returns, CIS returns, and other tax-related filings.
  6. Communicate with auditors and tax advisors as needed.
  7. Monitor project and capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets.
  8. Assist with compliance and regulatory matters.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal Assistant Accountant candidate will bring a wealth of bookkeeping or accounting experience to the role, preferably within the real estate or professional services sectors. You may be AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA qualifications. Your familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or Xero will be beneficial in this role. Your strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools will aid you in your daily tasks. Your organisational skills, attention to detail, numerical acumen, analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills will set you apart.

  1. AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA (desirable but not essential).
  2. 1-3 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in real estate or professional services.
  3. Familiarity with accounting software (Sage, Xero, or similar).
  4. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
  5. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  6. Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  7. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  8. Good communication skills (both written and verbal).

The Company:

Our client is a Commercial Real Estate Development & Investment Firm, they offer a dynamic and fast-paced work environment with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple entities within their group. The company is committed to providing flexible working opportunities, including the option to work from home on Fridays.

Next Steps:

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