Trainee Accountant

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.