Junior Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Paying north of 28k |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4784291_1774632448 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established organisation within the residential property sector, known for managing a large portfolio across Prime Central London. You'll be part of a small, supportive, and fast‑paced finance team that values collaboration and a proactive attitude. The environment is friendly, busy, and offers great exposure across both client accounting and purchase ledger activities.
Your new role
As a Junior Accounts Assistant, you will support both the Client Accounting function and the Purchase Ledger team. Reporting to the Credit Control Manager and Purchase Ledger Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial processing.
Client Accounting Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate tenant records, processing new tenants, leavers, and renewals in the property management system.
- Issue rent, service charge, and contribution demands across various frequencies.
- Download daily bank statements and allocate cash receipts.
- Prepare weekly inter‑account transfers.
- Take card payments and issue receipts when required.
- Process tenant deposits and returns, ensuring full documentation.
- Complete regular bank reconciliations.
- Respond to tenant enquiries by email and phone.
- Provide ad‑hoc support to senior finance staff.
Purchase Ledger Responsibilities
- Review and post purchase invoices and payments with correct supporting details.
- Ensure invoice approvals follow company policy.
- Handle supplier queries via phone and email.
- Process BACS payments and issue remittance advices.
- Write and post cheques when needed.
- File paid invoices accurately.
- Set up and verify new supplier accounts.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with Propman or similar property management systems.
- Knowledge of the property industry.
- Experience completing bank reconciliations.
What you'll get in return
- The opportunity to join a respected organisation within a high‑profile property portfolio.
- Exposure to both client accounting and purchase ledger functions, supporting your development.
- A friendly and collaborative finance team with ongoing support.
- A varied role offering hands‑on experience across multiple finance processes.
What you need to do now
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