Accounts Assistant (12 Month FTC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a highly respected property investment and development business in London. This role offers the chance to become an integral part of a collaborative finance team, supporting a diverse portfolio that includes commercial business parks, residential developments, and large-scale office projects. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day financial transactions across asset management, development, and corporate overheads. The organisation is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where your attention to detail and methodical approach will be valued. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to contribute ideas for new processes and systems as the company strives for best-in-class standards. This contract position provides exposure to a wide range of financial activities and stakeholders, making it ideal for someone looking to further their career in finance within a dynamic and progressive setting.

Responsibilities

* Reviewing, verifying, and matching invoices to ensure accuracy before processing them through the accounting system.

* Ensuring all purchase invoices are processed promptly and settled within agreed timelines to maintain positive supplier relationships.

* Entering sales and purchase ledger data into the accounting system with meticulous attention to detail.

* Setting up new accounts for customers and vendors while maintaining accurate records for audit purposes.

* Auditing employee expense claims thoroughly before processing payments in line with company policy.

* Posting bank transactions accurately and performing monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial integrity.

* Preparing aged debtors and creditors reports, managing the shared accounts mailbox, and distributing finance post efficiently.

* Coordinating weekly payment runs and raising intercompany or customer invoices related to property or asset management fees as required.

* Overseeing annual ground rent billing processes and handling cheque payments securely.

* Responding promptly to queries from vendors or internal stakeholders while providing ad-hoc support to the wider finance team.

The Ideal Candidates

* A minimum of three years’ experience working within purchase ledger or similar transactional finance roles in a busy environment.

* Sound knowledge of accounts payable and receivable practices with proven ability to process high volumes of transactions accurately.

* Excellent analytical skills paired with exceptional attention to detail when reviewing financial documents or reconciling accounts.

* Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build effective relationships with both internal colleagues and external suppliers or customers.

* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel alongside familiarity with other relevant software such as PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

* Experience using SAP or similar enterprise resource planning systems is highly desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate adaptability with new technologies.

* A hands-on approach combined with a rigorous methodology ensures every transaction is completed correctly first time.

* Comfortable working amidst ambiguity; able to contribute constructively towards developing best practice processes from scratch over time.

* Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work streams while remaining dependable within a team-oriented environment.

* Alignment with cultural values such as collaboration, respectfulness, progressiveness, authenticity, along with excellent communication skills at all levels.

Next Steps

If you are ready to take your next step in finance within an inclusive team environment where your skills make a real difference every day—this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your future as an Accounts Assistant awaits!

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