Accounts Assistant Cambridge
We are looking for a Full Time Accounts Assistant who would be based at our clients Cambridge office, working within the Finance department and alongside their Residential Lettings and Commercial team.
A vacancy has arisen within the Accounts department for an Accounts Assistant who would work alongside the Residential accounts team and Commercial accounts team. You would be working with a lively, friendly and dynamic team based in our clients Cambridge office.
The role will principally be assisting with general accountancy tasks for Residential lettings properties and Commercially managed properties, providing a high level of customer service to our clients. You would work closely with the Commercial departments Property Managers, the accounts team and the Residential Lettings teams, and clients. This role would be ideally suited to someone with good general accounts knowledge who likes a challenging and varied role.
The Package:
A salary of up to £32,000pa - depending on experience
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch
23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with entitlement increasing with length of service
At least 3 additional days off every Christmas and New Year as we recognise that our people need a break
Annual All Staff Reward scheme
Contributory Pension
Health Cash Plan through Medicash, with a focus on Wellbeing (including, complimentary therapies, skinvision, digital physiotherapy, health & stress support, virtual GP, mProve yourself, gym discount and discounted shopping)
Life Assurance
Optical cover
Flexible working opportunities and we are always happy to discuss how this could work for you.
Payment for professional memberships and development opportunities
Free on site parking
A consideration of one day working from home after a successful probationary period
“Our focus is to encourage you to continue with your learning and development and we are committed in supporting you to be the very best version of yourself to help you achieve and fulfil your potential”
Social events include Christmas and Summer get togethers, charity events, team building opportunities, we actively encourage our people to gain life experiences.
What will it take to be successful?
Experience in an accountancy role, where you have gained a good understanding of all areas of accounts.
Not essential but experience in using PropMan system would be beneficial
Self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team
Enjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role, with the ability to organise your workload to meet multiple deadlines
Good IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technology
Welcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clients
High level of accuracy is key to this role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What will you be doing?
Your time will be split between the Commercial accounts department and Residential Lettings accounts department, assisting with all areas of accounts.
Main purpose / scope of role:
Commercial department
Sales Ledger
Raising computerised rent demands, ad hoc invoicing, daily banking, computer postings and manual cash book entry, chasing rent arrears in writing and by telephone, negotiating payment plans with tenants or dealing with non payment of rent.
Purchase Ledger
Checking nominal coding of invoices and posting to ledger, resolving disputes with suppliers, weekly payment runs where client funds allow.
Bank Reconciliations
Manual and computerised.
Client Accounting
Raise client statements monthly/quarterly, analysing and balancing, transferring funds to client, reporting in accordance with client requirements, VAT reporting combining manual and computerised reports.
Property Administration – previous experience not required as full training will be provided
Input new tenancies, standing orders, monthly report for rent reviews & lease renewals, insurance schedules, renewals and queries, dealing with utility companies, agreeing new utility contracts, liaising with Property Manager regarding tenancy issues.
Residential Lettings
Input of rental payments on a daily basis, reconciling bank statements, processing invoices, returning tenant deposits, rent adjustments, new tenancy input, supplier statements and adhoc email enquiries
Payment runs for landlords and suppliers
Client deposit reconciliations
Monthly reporting
Management fee reconciliations
Oversea landlords – entering approval numbers from HMRC, quarterly and yearly returns, NRL6 certificates, reporting to HMRC
Corresponding with other offices with regards to rent demands and rent arrears.
Our client is a privately owned independent partnership and one that believes interviews are life-changing events.
“We focus on fair and objective hiring, we work hard to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business. We want everyone to be themselves”
Our Clients Company Values:
“Welcoming, we’re friendly and make everyone - without exception, - feel safe, included, valued and at home.
Considered, we provide effective advice and support to our clients and colleagues. We’re open-minded and considerate of people’s experiences and stories.
Committed, we care about our work, clients, colleagues, communities and the environment. We always act with respect, kindness and responsibility.
Knowledgeable, our staff combine technical and market expertise, with a willingness to listen and fully consider people’s views, values and ideas”
If you have the current relevant experience for this role, please do not hesitate to APPLY TODAY.
Our Recruitment Solutions for Business team are available for a confidential chat about the role and full candidate requirements.
You are always welcome to call our office and talk, in complete confidence, to one of our recruitment experts.
Please be advised, if you do not have the previous experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.