Assistant Management Accountant

London Square; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

25 Days holiday

Bank holidays

Virtual GP Service

Cycle to Work

Health Cash Plan

Free onsite gym

Free breakfast & lunch

Job summary

London Square are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our growing team in London. You will support the preparation of management accounts and financial reporting, working with colleagues across the business to provide timely, accurate information and maintain strong financial controls.

You will handle cashbooks, supplier payments, VAT/CIS returns, and assist with year-end activities, data migrations, and ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of VAT and CIS processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work output.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interpersonal skills and being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cashbooks and perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Set up and process supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns.
• Set up and maintain subcontractor records, including HMRC CIS verification checks.
• Raise and issue sales invoices and chase outstanding debts.
• Administer the employee expenses platform and process expense claims.
• Manage council tax accounts for void properties and liaise with local authorities.
• Prepare financial analysis for business stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and the provision of supporting documentation.
• Support the migration to a new finance system, including data reconciliation, validation, and testing of key financial processes.
• Provide support to Management Accountants on reconciliations, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Finance experience

VAT knowledge

CIS knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Team player

Job description

At London Square, our success isn't just about numbers - it's about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best - dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we've brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we're only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE's leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

About the Role & Team

As a key member of the Finance team and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing financial information and analysis and helping to maintain effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cashbooks and perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Set up and process supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns.
• Set up and maintain subcontractor records, including HMRC CIS verification checks.
• Raise and issue sales invoices along with chasing of outstanding debts.
• Administer the employee expenses platform and process expense claims.
• Manage council tax accounts for void properties and liaise with local authorities.
• Prepare financial analysis for business stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and the provision of supporting documentation.
• Support the migration to a new finance system, including data reconciliation, validation, and testing of key financial processes.
• Provide support to Management Accountants on reconciliations, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of VAT and CIS processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work output.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, a team player who is willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.
• Can work in an environment which is busy and fast moving for part of the month
• Is adaptable to change.

What's in it for you?

Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package and discretionary bonus.
• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days.

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include:

• Virtual GP Service
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles
• Cycle to Work
• Health Cash Plan
• Payroll Giving
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We're an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we're looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email [e-mail].

At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve.