Accounts Assistant

The 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.