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Assistant Accountant

Investigo
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A growing Real Estate company in London is seeking an Assistant Accountant with 1-2 years of experience in real estate or a related sector, or 3-4 years of experience without formal qualifications.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, along with study support for Part-Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA candidates.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable, managing bank accounts, and assisting with financial reporting and audits.
  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong interpersonal skills.

Exclusively working with a growing Real Estate company, looking to bring on an Assistant Accountant. This is a great role for a Part-Qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA studier.

  • Hybrid: 3 days in 2 from home
  • Location: London
  • Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 + study support

What can you expect?

  • Overseeing and supporting the external accounts payable team to ensure invoices are processed and queries actioned in a timely manner
  • Supporting with the review and processing of group payment runs
  • Managing bank accounts and preparation of weekly cash forecasts
  • Review monthly bank reconciliations
  • Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting to Shareholders and other Stakeholders
  • Perform supplier credit checks, providing recommendations to the development team
  • Support the external finance team ensuring completeness and accuracy of ledger posting
  • Coordinate with external accountants to ensure all VAT and CIS returns are accurate and submitted on a timely
  • Participate in monthly budget holder meetings and assist with tracking actual vs budgeted expenditure
  • Support with the year-end financial statements preparation and audit

What skills/attributes will you bring?

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 1-2 years of experience in real estate or a related sector, OR 3-4 years of real estate experience without formal qualifications.
  • Solid understanding of accounting best practices and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates impeccable integrity and a strong commitment to excellence.

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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.