Overview
Junior Accountant Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Pallas Capital UK
Title: Junior Accountant
Company: Pallas Capital UK
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
About the Business
Pallas Capital is a leading non-bank lender specialising in mid-market real estate funding. Our product range in the UK spans residential, mixed-use and commercial bridging, development exit, light and heavy refurbishment, vacant land and development finance.
We support borrowers at every stage of the property lifecycle, including acquisition, development, refinancing and transitional assets, with an emphasis on speed, certainty of execution and tailored structuring.
Since 2016, Pallas Capital has grown to become one of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading specialist lenders for commercial real estate. Now operating in the UK, we bring with us a proven track record, significant funding capacity, and a multidisciplinary team of over 200 professionals across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, spanning lending, advisory, funds management, development, construction, law, and more.
As the business continues to expand, we are seeking a Junior Accountant (Fully Qualified) to join our team in London, UK.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated and capable finance professional to take ownership of core accounting responsibilities across our UK entities, while working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will be required to work from the office five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for the UK entities
- Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation
- Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
- Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations
- Assist with month-end close and management reporting processes
- Liaise with external tax advisers to support tax compliance and reporting requirements
- Work closely with external audit partners, including preparing schedules and responding to audit queries
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end financial information
- Ensure finance records are maintained in line with internal controls and accounting standards
- Assist with process improvements and finance-related ad hoc tasks as required
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA / CPA or equivalent)
- 1 – 3 years’ post qualification accounting experience, ideally within a fast-paced or multi-entity environment
- Strong bookkeeping and financial accounting experience
- Experience working with external tax advisers and auditors
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and reporting deadlines
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- A hands-on approach and willingness to take ownership of work
Why Pallas Capital
Pallas Capital UK provides an environment where capable people can make a genuine impact and continue to grow their career within a collaborative and ambitious organisation.
This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a growing business, values accountability, and is looking for an opportunity to further develop their technical skills while contributing meaningfully to the wider finance team.
To Apply
Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply' button below and ensure you include your full CV.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding.
