Accounts Assistant

Oyster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established property consultancy in Greater London is seeking an Accounts Assistant. You will work closely with Client Accountants, gaining invaluable exposure and responsibilities in financial record maintenance and client accounting activities. The role emphasizes clear communication and collaboration with property and operations teams, ensuring financial accuracy across client portfolios.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger or AP, preferably within property management.
• Strong understanding of VAT and coding.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support property managers with invoice queries and ensure alignment with service charge budgets.
• Assist with year-end financial processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organisational Skills

Tools

Qube

Microsoft Excel

Job description

I have partnered exclusively with a long-established property consultancy operating across London and home counties who are seeking to appoint an Accounts Assistant to join its team.

You will be learning with proficient Client Accountants slowly taking on more responsibility on the back of your eagerness to progress.

With a strong client base and an ethos of hands-on partner involvement, the firm leads with it's personalised service to their long clients, making them formidable within the market. Giving you invaluable exposure to meetings that at many other companies you wouldn't see for years.

You will be joining an environment that places high importance on their clear communication and instruction within the team as they know it is what equates the overall client success.

As the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records with a particular focus on processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and supporting wider client accounting activities.

The role also involves collaboration with property and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy across client portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and authorisation
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle queries from contractors and suppliers
• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs in line with client requirements
• Maintain up-to-date purchase ledger records and ensure accuracy in the property management system (e.g. Qube)
• Support property managers with invoice queries and ensure alignment with service charge budgets
• Monitor and manage AP inbox and workflow tools to ensure invoices are processed within deadlines
• Assist with year-end financial processes, including gathering and organising AP data for audit packs
• Maintain clear audit trails and documentation for all AP activity
• Contribute to monthly finance reporting and internal ledger reviews
• Ensure compliance with lease terms, internal controls, and client accounting standards

You will have:

• Previous experience in purchase ledger or AP, preferably within property management or professional services
• Strong attention to detail and good understanding of VAT and coding
• Proficiency in accounting systems (Qube or similar preferred) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive and confident in liaising with suppliers, internal teams, and clients

If you are serious about being involved in real estate and joining a team where you will be sitting at the table learning from the directors on day 1 then please do reach out.