Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Salary: £45k - £55k + Discretionary Bonus
Location: Central London
Summary
We are representing an experienced property development company based in London looking to bring an Assistant Accountant into their team. This role will play a crucial role in their continued growth and have excellent prospects to grow into an FM role for right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare customer invoices and manage receivables.
* Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries.
* Reconcile bank statements and monitor short and long-term cash flows.
* Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
* Support the preparation of budget forecasts and variance analyses.
* Assist in internal and external audits.
* Assist in the preparation and submission of quarterly financial reports to the external lenders.
* Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns and CIS returns.
* Assist with production of management accounts and statutory financial statements.
* Code invoices accurately and ensure timely processing.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
* Maintain intercompany loan interest schedules.
* Provide administrative support and cover to the finance team as needed.
* Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information.
* Liaise with external property management company and assist with reviews of client statements and service charge accounts produced by them.
* Ad-hoc projects and reports to assist with Senior Management decision making.
What the ideal candidate looks like:
* Part-Qualified and keen to qualify ASAP (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Ideally a Small Practice or SME Real Estate Business background
* Willing to get stuck in on a range of duties
* Experience within similar role
* Accounting software knowledge
* Commutable distance to London office
Benefits include:


* Competitive salary up to £55k (DOE)
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Study Support
* Hybrid Working
* Private Healthcare
* Share Scheme