Assistant Accountant

Handpicked Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid work (1 day WFH)

Job summary

Handpicked Recruitment Limited in North London is seeking an Assistant Client Accountant to join its growing finance function on a hybrid basis (1 day working from home). The role provides exposure to financial reporting, month-end processes, reconciliations and transactional finance while studying towards a professional accounting qualification.

You will work with experienced finance professionals, handle supplier invoices, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and assist with

Qualifications

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or looking to begin a professional accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable or month-end processes would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments and expenses, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across the group.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple property entities.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using the company's finance systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve accounting queries.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
• Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Assistant Client Accountant

Location: North London - Hybrid (1 day working from home)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Study Support & Benefits

Our client is an established property development group seeking to appoint a motivated Assistant Client Accountant to join its growing finance function in North London.

The role will provide exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, including financial reporting, month-end processes, reconciliations and transactional finance, working closely with experienced finance professionals while studying towards a professional accounting qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, payments and expenses, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across the group.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple property entities.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounting records using the company's finance systems.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve accounting queries.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
• Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects.

Candidate Requirements

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or looking to begin a professional accounting qualification.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable or month-end processes would be advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Experience within property development, real estate or a multi-entity organisation would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Proactive, ambitious and keen to develop a long-term career in accounting and finance.