Assistant Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Ilford seeks an Assistant Accountant to support finance management operations. The role includes duties like posting entries, bank reconciliations, and VAT return preparation. The ideal candidate is AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA, with a focus on detail and experience in the property sector. Competitive salary and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days holiday allowance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience in the property sector is preferred.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Post entries, payments, and rents.
• Perform bank reconciliations daily.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Detail oriented

Property sector experience

Education

AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Overview

As the Assistant Accountant you will work closely with the Finance Managers, other bookkeepers and members of other teams within this diverse group of companies.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Posting entries, payments and rents
• Journal postings as required and recharge invoices
• Bank reconciliations on daily basis
• Loan reconciliations
• Postings for Groups Pension Scheme
• Rental payment runs and ad hoc payments
• Postings and payments for rental company
• Credit cards processing
• Daily bank balances report (after have access to bank accounts)
• Preparation of monthly VAT returns
• Inter company matrix reconciliations (monthly) and sent out (in due course)
• Trade creditors reports for all rental companies
• Check list of bank reconciliations

Candidate profile

• AAT qualified or part qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Have some property sector experience
• Be hands on, detail orientated

This is a progressive role that will further develop your skill sets and propel you to a more senior position within the business, whilst supporting your ongoing professional studies.

Your role will attract the following:

• A highly competitive salary
• A generous holiday allowance of 30 days per year
• Exceptional career progression opportunities

Please apply online or speak with Heidi at Armstrong Knight for further details of this exceptional new career opportunity.