Accountant

Trident International Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property company in London is seeking an Accountant to join their corporate accounting team. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, profit and loss statements, and managing VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience and a relevant accounting qualification. This is an office-based role, requiring work five days a week. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and a discretionary bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Company Pension scheme

Life cover - 4 x annual salary

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3/4 years’ experience, preferably in practice.
• Experience in preparing year-end accounts and knowledge of VAT.
• Willingness to work in the office 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Preparing year-end accounts files to Trial Balance level.
• Preparing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Maintaining cash balances and executing transfers/payments.

Skills

Preparing year-end accounts

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns preparation

Bank reconciliations

Experience in treasury function

Management accounts preparation

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (AAT qualification also considered)

Job description

OUR CLIENT are a well-established commercial and residential property company with a substantial property portfolio located in London. They are now looking for an Accountant to work within their corporate accounting team reporting to a Senior Financial Controller. This role will be based in the office 5 days a week.

THE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Preparing year‑end accounts files to Trial Balance level.
• Preparing profit and loss account and balance sheet.
• Bookkeeping and quarterly preparing VAT Returns.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Assisting in treasury function. Maintaining cash balances and executing transfers and payments.
• Preparing and assisting in preparation of management accounts / cash flows and reports to banks.

THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Part Qualified Accountant (AAT qualification also considered) or Qualified by Experience.
• Minimum 3/4 years’ experience, preferably working in practice.
• Experience of preparing year‑end accounts (Profit & Loss/Management Accounts)
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Happy to work in the office 5 days a week.

BENEFITS

• 25 days annual holiday.
• Company Pension scheme.
• Life cover - 4 x annual salary.
• Discretionary bonus.