Equifind are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing real estate development firm based in Central London to recruit a newly created Assistant Accountant position.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team of five and play a key role in supporting the Financial Controller with the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
What will you be doing?
* Manage and maintain purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely entry of transactions.
* Process purchase invoices, matching them with purchase orders (POs) and verifying standalone invoices.
* Analyse aged creditors reports monthly, ensuring timely follow-ups and reconciliations.
* Draft payment batches and process transactions via banking platforms.
* Reconcile supplier accounts and liaise on payment schedules.
* Monitor retention balances and perform retention reconciliations.
* Ensure proper coding and authorisation of POs; maintain and monitor PO schedules against budgets.
* Raise and post sales invoices, primarily for rent and utility recoveries.
* Allocate incoming payments to the correct accounts.
* Post and reconcile bank transactions, including petty cash and credit card entries.
* Prepare accruals and prepayments, and assist with month-end and year-end financial close.
* Maintain fixed asset registers, ensuring correct depreciation and disposal postings.
* Process and reconcile payroll-related journals including salaries and pensions.
* Handle staff expense claims and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals.
* Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
* 3–5 years’ experience in accounts payable
* Strong reconciliation skills
* Studying AAT
* Knowledge of VAT and CIS return preparation (desirable)
* Confident user of Excel and Microsoft Dynamics 365 (desirable)
Company Benefits:
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* 10% Pension contribution
* Cycle to work scheme
* Potential study package (to support professional development)
* Private healthcare
* Hybrid working (3 days in the office)