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About us

With nine design studios spread around the world, chances are you’ve seen our work before.

We work across architecture, landscape architecture, interior design and urban design - a rich multi-disciplinary mix of skills and perspectives that unlocks the economic, social and cultural value of projects.

We combine our creative design expertise with capabilities in strategy, research, technology and experience design, and we regularly collaborate with experts and partners from further afield.

Through our work, we're trying to build a more inclusive, sustainable future for communities - and create a more socially and ecologically resilient world.

About the team

Our Finance team is responsible for managing our ongoing financial health and performance. They tirelessly fine-tune the financial systems and processes that keep our practice running smoothly so our talented designers and strategists can keep doing what they do best – creating places people love.

About the role

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the UK Finance Manager, plus the business support and leadership groups of our London studio.

You’ll work in partnership with the studio’s Finance Manager and business support teams to help run the day-today finances of the studio and assisting with the financial processes that contribute to the successfully financial management of our project accounting.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

_Coding and processing creditor invoices and company credit cards, ensuring correct approval authority is followed;

_Process and review employee expense claims in our expense management system Fraedom;

_Set-up weekly payment runs for approval;

_Reconcile outstanding creditors to creditor statements;

_Manage telephone queries from creditors;

_Maintenance and timely updates to creditor account details;

_Run month end creditor reports;

_Process access requests for timesheets;

_Ensuring timely completion of studio timesheets;

_Assist with project set up in AX including set up of client details;

_Assist with debt collection of project based invoices;

_Assist with preparation of audit files and balance sheet reconciliations

_Assist with processing debtor invoices.

_Assisting with analysis as required.

In time, we would expect that a successful Assistant Accountant will also be able to help with any general queries a project team leader may have with their current project financials.

About you

You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably including exposure to international markets. Ideally you have also worked in construction / design industry or professional services organisation that had exposure to timesheet usage. You have also used medium to large ERP accounting and reporting systems (Hassell currently uses Microsoft Dynamics AX2012).

You have intermediate Excel skills and are familiar and comfortable with the Microsoft family of products (Word, Outlook, Teams etc.).

You are self-motivated, working effectively in autonomous and group environments, taking pride and ownership in work you deliver and consistently striving for excellence / improvement.

Why Hassell?

We value diversity, employing people across a number of regions, representing many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Our team has access to a range of benefits to support development and wellbeing:

_Creative studio working environment

_Inter-studio transfer opportunities

_Development and training including access to an online training program

_Wellbeing benefits

_Flexible start and finish times, part time and job share arrangements

_Professional memberships

_Study assistance

Apply now

We’re a fast-paced and proactive practice so we don’t wait until applications close to review them. Submit your application as soon as possible for the best chance to land your ultimate job.

Hassell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will not accept speculative candidates via agencies or third parties.