Senior Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant required for a busy accounts department dealing with both commercial property management and the company accounts. The accounts team is based in Weybridge, a hardworking team within a friendly, supportive environment.

Experience in commercial property management accounts is not a necessity but knowledge of service charge accounts and the RICS guidelines would be a bonus.

As part of the role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate and efficient financial management of service charge accounts within a fast-paced environment while upholding compliance with financial regulations.

The individual will be working directly under the head of accounts and will be involved with all aspects of the accounts department, good accounting knowledge to the level of understanding ‘profit & loss’ and ‘balance sheet’ reports, whether through qualifications or experience is a must. Training will be given where needed.

This is an ideal position for someone wishing to expand their knowledge and take further accounting qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining service charge accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with RICS regulations
• Prepare and review service charge budgets
• Producing client statements and any additional reports required
• VAT reporting
• Collaborate with property management team to resolve accounts queries
• Liaise with external accountants on production of year end accounts where necessary
• Assisting with the company accounts

Qualification and required skills:

• BSc Accountant or AAT similar qualification, support in pursuing further accountancy qualifications will be provided
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Desired knowledge and skills:

• Qube knowledge or other property accounting systems
• Sage

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