Accounts Assistant - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Central London
• Job Type: Full-time 9.30 – 5.30pm
• Monday – Friday, office based role
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

I have been retained by a high-net worth private family office who are seeking a bright and diligent Accounts and Operations Assistant to support our small accounting and finance department and assist the Director of Operations in a prestigious Central London Office.

This role is ideal for someone happy working full-time in an office with a strong accounting background who is capable of multitasking across various projects and responsibilities. The role also has the opportunity for travel to Europe once a quarter.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Finance Support:
  • Assist the Director of Finance with backend processing of purchase invoices, office expenses, and bank reconciliations using Xero.
  • Take full control of reconciling supplier and expense accounts.
  • Prepare bi-monthly payment runs for UK entities and assist with other projects.
  • Prepare accounts to trial balance for UK entities, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and review of profit and loss accounts.
  • Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns in the UK and France.
  • Support preparations for operational and budgetary audits across all European entities.
  • Contribute to the year-end closing of statutory accounts for UK entities and assist in the development of annual budgets for residences and related entities.
  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis support as required.
• Operations Support:
  • Deputise for the Director of Operations during site visits across UK and European private residencies.
  • Assist with various upgrade and refurbishment projects across the European property portfolio.
  • Support day-to-day operations of European residencies and private yacht upgrade projects.
• Travel:
  • Travel to various European destinations is essential, usually requiring 1-2 nights per trip.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to multitask and work on multiple projects for multiple stakeholders.
• Strong accounting background (Debits & Credits/double-entry) with hands-on experience in a financial processes.
• Previous experience in a family/High-Net worth/Private office environment is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Xero software is very beneficial.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Benefits:

• Discretionary bonus
• AXA Private medical
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Exposure to international operations and travel