We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant for Commercially Managed Properties who would be based in Cambridge working within the Accounts department and alongside the Commercial team.Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.This experienced Commercial team is involved in some of the biggest commercial property deals in and around Cambridge with particular expertise in the life sciences and technology markets.The Senior Accounts Assistant Package:Basic Salary 35,000 - 40,000pa depending on experienceGenerous annual leave plus Bank HolidaysEntitlement increases with length of serviceAdditional annual leave at ChristmasAnnual All Staff Reward schemeContributory PensionHealth Cash Plan with a focus on Wellbeing and moreLife Assurance, Optical coverPayment for professional memberships and development opportunitiesHours are 9-5pm Monday to FridayWhat will you be doing?Reporting to the Finance Director and Commercial Director and overseeing all aspects of accounting for the Commercial properties we manage for our clients.You will take the lead on managing the workload for the Commercial accounts team on a day to day basis and ensuring an excellent service is provided to our clients.Main purpose of the Senior Accounts Assistant role:Sales LedgerRaising 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 LedgerChecking nominal coding of invoices and posting to ledger, resolving disputes with suppliers, weekly payment runs where client funds allow.Bank ReconciliationsManual and computerised.Client AccountingRaise client statements monthly/quarterly, analysing and balancing, transferring funds to client, reporting in accordance with client requirements, VAT reporting combining manual and computerised reports.Service Charge AccountingPrepare 6 monthly annual service charge accounts, including extensive analysis to balance sheet level, accounting to client and tenants. Service Charge accounting experience not essential.Property AdministrationInput 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.What will it take to be successful?A number of years experience in an accountancy role, where you have gained a good understanding of all areas of accounts.Self-motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a teamEnjoy a varied, busy and rewarding role, with the ability to organise the teams workload to meet multiple deadlinesGood IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing ever changing and advancing technologyWelcoming and passionate about providing a high level of customer care to our clientsHigh level of accuracy is key to this roleExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsIf you have the current relevant experience for the Senior Accounts Assistant role please do not hesitate, APPLY TODAY and submit your CV.Our property Recruitment Solutions for Business team are available for a confidential chat and will respond within 24 48 hours of your CV application.We guarantee complete discretion, call today andtalk in confidence to one of our Property Recruitment experts.Please be advised, if you do not have the experience required in the job description your application will not be considered.
Job Title
Senior Accounts Assistant