Accounts Assistant at Gensler

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cash Receipts Processing, Accounts Receivable Reporting, Collections, Expense Claims Processing, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Fixed Assets Monitoring, Financial Analysis, Advanced Excel, Deltek Vantagepoint, Tableau, Foreign Currency Handling, Data Entry, Internal Control Procedures, Stakeholder Communication, Research and Analysis, Financial Rigour

Industry

Architecture and Planning

Description

Your Role As a Gensler Accounts Assistant for our European region, you will be a proactive team player within the Finance team. You will be successful because you are highly organised and financially rigorous, analytical and with an excellent attention to detail. Join a team of highly creative, collaborative colleagues to ensure our work is financially sound. What You Will Do Processing Cash Receipts Accounts Receivable reporting Assist with Collections Assist with the processing the weekly employee expense claims Balance Sheet Reconciliations To assist with our Project Accountants on Reimbursable Back-up To assist Accounts Payable with various monthly tasks Monitoring and reconciliation of Fixed Assets Produce and communicate various weekly reports Assist with any general data entry (Journal Entries, etc) Be proactive in streamlining processes and improving internal control procedures Develop understanding of our accounting software so that you are seen as an expert and a resource to staff Cross-train and work closely with other team members so that we function as a cohesive and high performing team. Assist the team with any ad-hoc projects or analyses. Your Qualifications 2-3 years’ experience of general accounting Relevant Accounting certification a plus Experience of dealing with foreign currencies Experience in financial analysis, accounting required Strong research and analysis skills Excellent working knowledge of advanced Excel and other MS tools. Knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint and Tableau is a plus. Willingness to learn and to try new things Financial rigour, analytical ability and attention to detail Effective communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate with all level stakeholders Life at Gensler We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical and dental insurance, season ticket loans, pension and twice annual bonus opportunities. As part of the firm’s commitment to professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional qualifications and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programmes or classes. We view our professional development programmes as strategic investments in our future. #LI-SE1 At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. See also Know your rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal, right to work and E-verify program, as required by law. Gensler endeavors to make gensler.com/careers accessible to all applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us. Regarding Gensler’s approach to recruiting new talent, we will never ask an applicant for sensitive or personal financial information during the recruitment process. We advise all applicants seeking employment with Gensler to review available information on recruitment fraud. Anyone who suspects that they have been contacted by someone falsely representing Gensler should email info@gensler.com.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing cash receipts, accounts receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial soundness. Additionally, the assistant will support project accountants, handle fixed assets, and streamline internal control procedures.