Assistant Accountant

The client is a fast growing, forward thinking property business who embrace a vibrant office culture.

This permanent position will report directly to the Senior Financial Reporting Manager. You will play a crucial role in the month end process with a focus on working capital.

• Assist in the month end process in line with the reporting timetable:
• Take ownership over the accuracy and completeness of accruals and prepayments through liaising with relevant individuals in the business and driving a stringent process with regards to purchase orders that is adhered to
• Post journals in YARDI
• Prepare summaries for various cost centres to allow for analysis of performance in line with budget/forecast
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong link to the FP&A team, which is responsible for explaining management information to the cost centre owners
• Be proactive in identifying system efficiencies and improvements and be confident in vocalising these and helping drive solutions with the wider finance team
• Be a key contact for external auditors, responding to queries and providing supporting schedules where necessary
• Prepare analysis required by tax advisors
• Ad hoc requests to support the Financial Control and Compliance team

Requirements

• Degree level educated (2:1 or above)
• Actively studying towards ACCA
• 3+ years experience in accounting
• Strong knowledge of month end (journals, balance sheet recs, accruals&prepayments)
• A background in property advantageous but not essential
• Sociable personality; team player and get's stuck in