Job description
An exciting opportunity to join a leading real estate business as an Assistant Financial Accountant. This role is ideal for someone currently studying ACCA/CIMA, or eager to begin and progress their professional qualifications while developing their career.
* Salary - £35,000 to £45,000
* Location - London
* Hybrid - 3 days in and 2 from home
What can you expect?
* Support accounting, budgeting, and financial control for UK & Ireland costs, including month- and quarter-end close.
* Prepare and review reconciliations, inter company accounts, journals, and fixed asset register.
* Manage cost budgeting process, analysing variances against actuals and forecasts.
* Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting, including staff cost analysis and department spend reports.
* Oversee UK & Ireland payroll processes, liaising with outsourced providers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
* Administer tax year-end requirements, bonus/share schemes, pensions, and remuneration reporting.
* Own and process UK & Ireland expenses through Concur, including executive and Board reporting.
* Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to support finance operations.
What can you bring?
* AAT (full/part) or part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA
* Solid payroll expertise (PAYE/NI, pensions, share schemes, overseas employees)
* Knowledge of maternity/sickness schemes and HMRC expense rules
* Strong grasp of monthly accounting close cycles
* Confident with tax year-end changes and calculations
* Highly organised with attention to detail and deadlines
* Strong communicator with good MS Office skills
* Able to build effective relationships across the business