Title: 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.