Accounts Assistant

Hunter Dunning; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury property developer in South West London is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team. The role includes managing accounts, processing financial transactions, and assisting with annual accounts preparation. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in accounts management, strong communication skills, and a desire to learn. A competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 is offered, along with development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Development and training opportunities

Regular team events and socials

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience in accounts management.
• Desire to learn and grow in bookkeeping.
• Familiarity with VAT and CIS requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts inbox and ensure accurate responses.
• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts.
• Reconcile accounts using Xero.

Skills

Bookkeeping principles

Personable and driven

Communication skills

Adaptability to new software

Tools

Xero

Job description

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An Accounts Assistant job is now available with an award-winning luxury developer in South West London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career with a friendly and driven team working on spectacular properties in the UK. Salary of £30,000 - £35,000.

Working within the luxury residential sector and operating in London and the Home Counties, our client is now looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their friendly team on a permanent basis. This position would suit a personable and proactive individual with experience in accounts management who is looking to take ownership of their role within the accounts team.

Role & Responsibilities

- Working closely with the Commercial Director and the Office Manager

- Overseeing/managing the accounts inbox, ensuring timely and accurate responses

- Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts

- Entering financial data into the company's construction software for efficient invoice processing

- Reconciling accounts using Xero

- Handling employee expense claims, ensuring proper documentation and approvals

- Assisting the company's accountant with various administrative duties and in preparing yearly accounts.

Required Skills & Experience

- 2+ years' relevant experience with basic understanding of bookkeeping principles and practices

- Must be personable, driven and adaptable

- Strong desire to learn and grow in the field of bookkeeping and accounts

- Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new software

- Excellent spoken and written communication skills

- Familiarity with VAT and CIS requirements preferred but training can be provided

- Experience with Xero is preferred but not essential

What you get back

- Holiday entitlement: 25 days + BH + Christmas shutdown

- Development and training available

- Regular events and socials are organised throughout the year

- Friendly and enjoyable work environment.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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Accounts Assistant Job in SW London - Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Job Ref: 1271519)