Assistant Accountant

Additional Resources Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A property development firm is seeking an Assistant Accountant in London. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and assisting with management reporting. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and proficiency in accounting software. A competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 is offered along with a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previously worked as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role.
• Background working in an accounts or finance role.
• Ideally have 3 years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Processing client invoices, payment runs, and staff expenses accurately.
• Reconciling bank statements and resolving unallocated transactions.
• Assisting with month-end reporting including balance sheet reviews.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Experience with accounting systems

Education

Relevant finance degree or accounting training

Tools

Sage

Dynamics

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join our client, a well-established property development company specialising in residential and commercial projects delivering high-quality developments.

As an Assistant Accountant, you will be supporting core accounting operations and gaining exposure to management reporting and transactional finance processes. This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000 and benefits. This role will suit a Part Qualified Accountant, Trainee Accountant or Finance Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Processing client invoices, payment runs and staff expenses accurately and on time
• Reconciling bank statements and resolving unallocated transactions
• Assisting with month-end reporting including balance sheet reviews and journal entries
• Supporting the preparation of profit & loss summaries, cash flow updates and management packs
• Liaising with internal teams to ensure correct coding, approval and VAT application
• Setting up new client and supplier accounts with attention to compliance

Qualifications

• Previously worked as an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, Accountant or in a similar role
• Background working in an accounts or finance role
• Ideally have 3 years of accounting experience
• Experience in a finance support or junior accounting role (internships or entry-level roles welcomed)
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting systems such as Sage, Dynamics, Xero or NetSuite

What we are looking for

• As above, with emphasis on prior relevant experience and capability in finance support

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in finance and grow within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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