Accounts Assistant
£30000 - £37000 + Bonus + Benefits + Study Support
Central London - Hybrid

THE COMPANY
The company is a highly successful fast expanding private investment firm investing across Europe, UK and USA via equity and debt structures in real estate and leisure businesses. They have over £12billion assets under management. They have a new position available due to further expansion of the finance team. Previous financial services or real estate experience is not necessary.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
* Strong academic background and studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA). Study support will be provided.
* Minimum of 12 months professional accounting experience.
* Ambitious and motivated.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a growing, dynamic and high-performing team.
* IT skills - Excel & Word; knowledge of SAGE 200 is an advantage.
* Excellent attention to detail combined with strong organisational and time management skills.
* Flexibility to provide support on new projects within the business as required.
* Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential. French is an advantage but not essential.


THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, The role will be primarily focused on assisting and providing support on a variety of projects including European real estate assets and hospitality businesses. Key Responsibilities include:
* Support the production of monthly/quarterly management accounts and detailed reporting packages across the business and underlying investments, including:
- Purchase ledger and accounts payable management for projects,
- Preparation of payment runs for various entities,
- Weekly cash management & bank posting to the accounting system,
- Regular bank & balance sheet reconciliations.
* Maintain the internal reporting used to produce the management information.
* Assist with the cash forecasting process.
* Provide support with the preparation of monthly finance drawdown information as necessary.
* Assist with responses to JV partner queries.
* Liaise with the external auditors and handle audit queries, where necessary.
* Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns, CIS Returns and other tax compliance.
* Maintenance of records and submitting filings with Companies House.

In addition, there will be frequent ad-hoc projects and other duties as required