Full job descriptionThe Accounts Assistant will support the accounting team in managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records. This role in the property industry requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of financial processes.
Client Details
This is a permanent opportunity with a well-established company in the property industry. The organisation operates as a medium-sized business with a focus on delivering quality services to its clients while maintaining a professional and efficient working environment.
Description
*Reporting directly to Finance Director
*Two-stage bank reconciliation for 30 property funds (commercial and residential)
*General ledger reconciliation
*Service charge fund reconciliation - this will involve investigation Accounts Payable entries and leaseholder transactions
*Setting up transfers where needed e.g. landlord forward funding, reimburse CIS retentions
*Monthly review of landlord loan balances to service charge funds
*This may expand in due course to reviewing service charge expenditure reports, posting accruals and prepayments and assisting with the preparation of working papers to support year-end service charge accounts provided to leaseholders
*Reporting to our Financial Controller and Finance Director
*Circulating daily cash statements
*Tenant refunds - deposit returns, rent credits etc
*Transfer of deposits to Deposit Protection Service
*Transfer of service charge monies from rent accounts to service charge accounts
*Inter-account and inter-company transfers
*Other non-Accounts Payable payments
*Staff expense claims
*Posting BARX treasury deposits
Profile
A successful Accounts Assistant should have:
*Strong double-entry bookkeeping
*Methodical approach
*Keen attention to detail
*Familiar with accounting software and Excel
*Experience working in a property management company desirable but not essential
Job Offer
*Competitive salary range between £35,000 and £40,000 per annum.
*A permanent position within the property industry, based in London.
*Opportunities to develop skills and grow within the accounting and finance department.
*A supportive and professional working environment.
If you are an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to advance your career as an Accounts Assistant in London, we encourage you to apply.