Assistant Management Accountant

Job Description

About Us  

 

At London Square, our success isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, place and purpose. As a fast-growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living - and we’re only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world-class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

 

About the Role & Team

As a key member of the Finance team and reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing financial information and analysis and helping to maintain effective financial controls.

Key Responsibilities  

 

• Maintain cashbooks and perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Set up and process supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT and CIS returns.
• Set up and maintain subcontractor records, including HMRC CIS verification checks.
• Raise and issue sales invoices along with chasing of outstanding debts.
• Administer the employee expenses platform and process expense claims.
• Manage council tax accounts for void properties and liaise with local authorities.
• Prepare financial analysis for business stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and the provision of supporting documentation.
• Support the migration to a new finance system, including data reconciliation, validation, and testing of key financial processes.
• Provide support to Management Accountants on reconciliations, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects.

 

 

Key Skills & Experience:

 

• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Good understanding of VAT and CIS processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work output.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills, a team player who is willing to go the extra mile to achieve deadlines.
• Can work in an environment which is busy and fast moving for part of the month
• Is adaptable to change.

What’s in it for you? 

 
Ensuring you have a work-life balance and stay healthy and happy is important to London Square. We offer the following core benefits.

• Competitive compensation package and discretionary bonus.
• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance. 

• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days. 

 

In addition to these core benefits, we offer other benefits which may result in tax or money savings. Some of these include: 

• Mobile phone Allowance
• Dental Cover 

• Bupa Employee Assistance 

• Virtual GP Service 

• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles 

• Cycle to Work 

• Gym Membership corporate discounts 

• Health Cash Plan 

• Perkpal (shopping discounts) 

• Tech Scheme 

• Payroll Giving 
• Free onsite gym (head office)
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office)

  

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

 

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk. 

 

At London Square, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to better innovation, productivity, and overall success., We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, to develop and promote a diverse culture that reflects the communities we serve. 

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