Entry Level / Junior Client Accounts Assistant

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property management company in London is seeking an Entry Level / Junior Client Accountant. This role offers a hybrid work model after probation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday and healthcare access. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and account management. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their finance career with mentorship from experienced accountants.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Interest-free travel loans

Private healthcare access

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee discounts across retailers

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy is essential.
• Intermediate skills in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Post tenant rental payments and service charges accurately.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate tenant account records.

Skills

Strong numerical capabilities

Attention to detail

Intermediate Excel skills

Professional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

TRAMPS

Yardi

MRI

Qube

Horizon

Job description

Entry Level / Junior Client Accountant

Location : Old Street, London EC2

Salary : £27,000 - £32,000

Contract : Full-time, Monday-Friday (Hybrid after probation - 4 days office, 1 day home)

Highlights

• Entry-level opportunity requiring minimal experience with comprehensive on-the-job training
• Hybrid working arrangement (4 days office, 1 day home) available after probation period
• Extensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, interest-free loans, tech and cycle schemes, and private healthcare access

About the opportunity

A well‑established property management company is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their finance team at their Old Street headquarters. This entry‑level position offers an accessible route into property finance for candidates from accounts assistant or bookkeeping backgrounds, with no prior real estate experience required. The role provides hands‑on experience across receipt processing, bank reconciliations, and tenant account management within a supportive team environment.

What makes the role exceptional

This position offers genuine career development for someone early in their finance journey. You'll gain comprehensive exposure to property management accounting systems whilst working alongside experienced property accountants who can provide mentorship and guidance. The company demonstrates commitment to employee wellbeing through their flexible working policy post-probation, extended Christmas closure period, and substantial benefits package that includes everything from interest‑free travel loans to sabbatical opportunities after 10 years' service. The role provides stability and structure whilst allowing you to develop specialist property finance knowledge that's highly transferable across the real estate sector.

Key responsibilities

• Post tenant rental payments, service charges and receipts into property management systems with accuracy
• Conduct bank reconciliations, matching receipts to tenant accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Maintain tenant account records, ensuring correct payment allocation and liaising with property managers
• Support client payover preparation and enter manual payments onto banking systems
• Process service charge receipts and coordinate with accounting teams for reconciliation
• Upload bank statements using cash management modules within TRAMPS
• Provide reconciled receipt data for month‑end and year‑end reporting requirements
• Assist with general bookkeeping tasks, invoice entry and ad‑hoc finance support as needed

Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience (property management sector beneficial but not essential)
• Strong numerical and data entry capabilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Intermediate Excel skills including basic formulas and reconciliation functions
• Ability to manage high‑volume, repetitive posting tasks accurately whilst meeting deadlines
• Professional communication skills for liaising with internal teams and tenants
• Methodical and organised approach to financial record‑keeping
• Proactive problem‑solving skills, particularly for payment mismatches or unidentified receipts
• Experience with property management software (TRAMPS, Yardi, MRI, Qube, Horizon) desirable but training provided

Rewards and benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays, with automatic Christmas and New Year closure period
• Group life assurance scheme for all employees
• Interest‑free travel loans repayable over 12 months, plus hardship loans after 1 year's service
• Benenden Health package including 24/7 GP helpline, mental health support, and private medical diagnostics
• Tech and cycle to work schemes allowing tax‑efficient purchases with 12‑month repayment
• Enhanced maternity pay (3 months full pay after 1 year's service) and 2 weeks' full paternity pay
• Eyecare vouchers for free eye tests and contribution towards VDU glasses
• Employee perks and discounts across major retailers including Nike, John Lewis, Spotify and Odeon
• Sabbatical opportunity (up to 6 months unpaid) after 10 years' service

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

To discuss this opportunity further or apply, please contact deverellsmith.