Empire Capital Limited
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant
About Empire Capital
Empire Capital Limited is a boutique property and asset management firm based in Mayfair, London. Since 2007, we have supported private and institutional investors in acquiring, developing, and managing property portfolios, from individual residential properties to large-scale commercial and residential developments. Through strategic partnerships with leading firms in banking, accountancy, and law, we provide superior service and market-leading returns to both domestic and international investors.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the Head of Accounts with a broad and varied workload spanning multiple client entities. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who is comfortable managing competing priorities, engaging directly with third parties, and keeping complex administrative matters moving to resolution. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and must be capable of operating with a high degree of independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, and bank reconciliations across multiple entities
- Preparing and maintaining financial records, management accounts, and supporting documentation in compliance with FRS 102
- Handling VAT returns, including complex scenarios such as serviced accommodation and multi-entity structures
- Supporting intercompany reconciliations and assisting with group-level accounting across the firm's portfolio companies
- Liaising with HMRC on matters including PAYE, VAT, and compliance registrations; drafting and following up on formal correspondence
- Assisting with anti-money laundering compliance administration, including support for HMRC AMLS registration obligations
- Supporting corporate administration: Companies House filings, maintaining statutory records, and coordinating with solicitors and company secretaries
- Coordinating with external accountants, auditors, and legal advisers on client matters
- Managing business banking relationships: supporting account opening processes, preparing required documentation, and liaising with bank relationship managers
- Handling payroll administration and auto-enrolment compliance (e.g. NEST) for client entities
- Maintaining and updating accounting systems (QuickBooks Online or equivalent); setting up and managing chart of accounts structures
- Drafting professional correspondence on behalf of the firm, including formal complaints, dispute letters, and regulatory submissions
- Assisting with procurement and supplier management, including contract review and onboarding administration
- General accounts and office administration support to the Head of Accounts and directors
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Essential Requirements
- Solid bookkeeping and accounts experience, ideally within a professional services, property, or multi-entity environment
- Strong working knowledge of VAT, including partial exemption, property-related VAT, and intercompany transactions
- Experience with HMRC correspondence and an understanding of PAYE, corporation tax, and compliance obligations
- Proficiency in cloud accounting software (QuickBooks Online strongly preferred; Xero also considered)
- High standard of written English, able to draft clear, professional letters and emails without extensive editing
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, evidence-based approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable managing multiple open matters simultaneously and following through to resolution
- Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client and financial information
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Desirable
- Experience in real estate, property management, or asset management
- Familiarity with corporate governance, Companies House processes, and statutory filings
- Exposure to AML/compliance frameworks in a regulated or financial services environment
- Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) or working towards a professional qualification
- Experience supporting business bank account applications or working with commercial banking teams
Additional Information
- Salary: £28000 - £32000
- Based full-time at our Mayfair office (3 Trebeck Street, London W1J 7LS)
- No visa sponsorship available
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