Full job descriptionTitle: Trainee Client Accountant
Location: North London – Hybrid (1 day working from home)
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 + Study Support & Benefits
Our client is an established property development group seeking to appoint a motivated Trainee Accountant to join its growing finance function in North London.
The role will provide exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, including financial reporting, month-end processes, reconciliations and transactional finance, working closely with experienced finance professionals while studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
Key Responsibilities
*Process supplier invoices, payments and expenses, ensuring accurate financial records.
*Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities across the group.
*Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with balance sheet reconciliations.
*Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
*Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
*Support intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple property entities.
*Assist with cash flow monitoring, budgeting and financial analysis.
*Maintain accurate accounting records using the company’s finance systems.
*Liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve accounting queries.
*Support the preparation of year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
*Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects.
Candidate Requirements
*Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or looking to begin a professional accounting qualification.
*Good understanding of basic accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
*Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable or month-end processes would be advantageous.
*Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
*Experience within property development, real estate or a multi-entity organisation would be beneficial but is not essential.
*Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and a willingness to learn.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
*Proactive, ambitious and keen to develop a long-term career in accounting and finance.