Assistant Accountant

Our client, located in Chelsea, is one of the UK's preeminent property investment firms. Our client was established specifically to invest in housing over the long term with a particular focus on shared ownership, and are growing rapidly due to a number of new planned projects.

Client Details

The Finance team are a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting responsibilities for our client. As a member of this team, you understand accounting principles and want to learn the full accounting process end to end for a dynamic and growing organisation. Every day is a new challenge, and you will help to continually look for ways to help our team get better at what we do, in the most efficient way possible. We are team players at heart who roll up our sleeves to pitch in when it's all hands-on deck. We move fast while keeping our attention to detail, and we tap into our problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

Description

A successful candidate will be given duties which include:

• Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support the corporate cash management and liquidity activities, including bank reconciliations.

• Prepare and review various daily, weekly and monthly reports to support senior management, the Board of Directors and the external auditors in completing their roles, maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

• Respond to transaction inquiries from other internal teams, including reaching out to external parties.

• Upload and account for wire payment requests including obtaining approval.

• Timely recording of all property acquisitions, sales and associated income and expenses in the accounting system.

• The processing of accruals and prepayments recorded in the accounting system.

Profile

A successful candidate will have a similar profile to:

• A demonstrable understanding of basic accounting principles (for example double entry, bank reconciliations).

• Exceptional attention to detail and rigor.

• Organised and methodical, ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines.

• Self-starter, quick learner, team player with collegial orientation and desire to take on responsibility.

• Knowledge of uses of technology to improve efficiency.

And have personal attributes similar to:

• Curious: You like to learn new things and challenge the status quo.

• Brave: You are happiest outside your comfort zone.

• Passionate: You feel personal ownership for the work you do and an aspiration to be better.

• Collaborative: You value and respect input from others and enjoy working in a team environment.

• Geeky: You want to outsmart the problem.

Job Offer

A successful candidate will be offered:

£30,000 - £35,000

Competitive Benefits Package