Assistant Accountant

CrowdProperty; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at CrowdProperty as an Assistant Accountant. You will support key finance functions including reconciliations, payroll, and reporting while ensuring data accuracy. Ideal for candidates with AAT qualifications and experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension matching up to 5%

Employee Share Option Scheme

Life Insurance at 3x salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified or part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong experience with Xero and advanced Excel skills.
• Previous experience in a finance role ideally within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers.
• Assist with payroll processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by CrowdProperty. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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CrowdProperty is a specialist property lender, connecting developers with finance and expertise to achieve their goals. By combining deep industry knowledge, advanced technology, and dependable funding, we help to deliver much-needed homes to the market – faster and more efficiently.

We’re an ambitious, collaborative team, defining the future of property finance. For more than a decade, we’ve combined knowledge, advanced systems and purposeful action to fuel developer success and drive industry change.

Backed by experienced professionals and market-leading tech, our lending process is fast, rigorous, and reliable. But what truly sets us apart is our culture. We lead by example, we succeed together, and we’re constantly striving to improve.

We’re a dynamic, down-to-earth team who take pride in doing the right thing – for developers, brokers, investors and colleagues. Our new brand reflects a renewed commitment to our customers, with more clarity, stronger support, and better delivery.

We're looking for ambitious people who care about what they do, to build a better career with us. Whether you’re in tech, credit, operations or marketing, you’ll be supported, heard and inspired – with space to shape your future and ours.

Together we build.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting core finance functions including reconciliations, ledger management, payroll support, and reporting.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business and play a key part in maintaining accurate financial data and supporting smooth business operations. If you're confident with numbers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being involved across a range of finance tasks, this could be the right opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Performing daily bank reconciliations
• Processing invoices and managing the purchase ledger
• Raising sales invoices and allocating payments
• Managing employee expenses and payment runs
• Supporting loan drawdowns and resolving related queries
• Assisting with payroll processes and reporting
• Liaising with solicitors on project completions and repayments
• Verifying financial documents from internal teams
• Posting journals and completing month-end reconciliations
• Monitoring the finance inbox and responding to queries
• Completing external reporting, including ONS surveys
• Contributing to improvements in finance processes and controls

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• AAT Level 3 qualified or part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA
• Strong experience with Xero and advanced Excel skills
• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within a regulated environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Collaborative approach with clear communication skills
• Experience in financial services or property lending
• Interest in improving systems and financial processes

Hours: 37.5hr per week – Hybrid work pattern (3 days on site in Edgbaston)

Please note that the closing date for applications is flexible and will be determined based on the volume and quality of applications received. We encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly as the position may close earlier than anticipated.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave allowance rising to 27 days after 2 years
• Holiday purchase scheme – up to 5 days each year
• Company pension matching up to 5%
• Employee Share Option Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Life Insurance at 3x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code

We’re an equal opportunities employer and value a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on skills, experience, and potential.

We’re committed to ensuring fair treatment regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know – we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV via LinkedIn. If you have any questions about the role, feel free to contact Alicia Mortimer (HR Business Partner) directly via LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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