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Assistant Accountant

Reed
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

London, Greater London E10 6EJ, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Assistant Accountant position offers a competitive annual salary and is located in London with a hybrid working model requiring a minimum of three days in the office.
  • This full-time role is for a medium-sized family business seeking a Finance Assistant with a strong accounting background for long-term career growth.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of three years of bookkeeping experience reporting to senior management and be AAT or ACA part-qualified.
  • The responsibilities include managing bookkeeping for multiple entities, preparing VAT returns, processing expenses and payroll, and collaborating with the Head of Finance.
  • Benefits include a competitive salary package, health care plan, enhanced holiday scheme, and support for further accountancy qualifications.
Assistant Accountant
  • Annual Salary: Competetive
  • Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office minimum)
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Finance Assistant for a medium sized Family business. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong accounting background, aiming for long-term career progression within the Family Office and Commercial Property sectors.

About the Client:

Our client is a growing Family Office with a diverse portfolio of commercial property investments across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Singapore, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and France. They also manage accounting and administration for several trading companies globally.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage bookkeeping for multiple entities with small volume, high-value transactions.
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and management accounts.
  • Process expenses and manage payroll, including submissions.
  • Set up payments using Barclays.Net and similar banking applications.
  • Collaborate closely with the Head of Finance and Property on various tasks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience reporting to senior management.
  • AAT or ACA part-qualified; sponsorship for further study available.
  • Experience with Barclays.NET and SAGE software preferred.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent communication, organisational skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Staff loyalty schemes, health care plan, enhanced holiday scheme, cycle to work, mentoring scheme.
  • Specialist training provided, with support for further Accountancy Qualifications.
  • Flexible hybrid working model.

To apply for this Finance Assistant position on behalf of our client, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.