Accounts Assistant. OUR CLIENT is a well-established real estate investment firm with over 25 years of experience in the UK market. Specialising in both commercial and residential properties, the company has built a diverse portfolio across London and the wider UK. Their investments span multiple sectors, including retail, leisure, residential, multi-let, and hospitality. Now they are looking for an Accounts Assistant responsible for supporting the day-to-day transactional activities within the finance department, primarily focused on Accounts Payable, with some involvement in Accounts Receivable. The role will also include assisting with corporate finance tasks and cost management.

THE ROLE Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant will include:

• Responsibility for Accounts Payable, including coding, batching, and processing invoices.
• Managing Accounts Receivable, process payments, and prepare the weekly BACS run.
• Preparing bank reconciliations, ensuring the cash book ledger matches bank statements.
• Handling supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Raising rent and service charges in line with internal KPIs.
• Assisting with credit control and following up on outstanding payments.
• Preparing inter-bank transfers as required.
• Creating new supplier accounts in the property management system, confirming details with property managers.
• Collaborating with client accountants to manage the accounts inbox and resolve queries.
• Escalating complex or unresolved queries to the relevant Client Accountant.
• Reviewing and distributing incoming post to appropriate teams.
• Assisting with arranging couriers and postal collections for the Property Management Team.
• Supporting meeting preparations, including booking rooms, circulating agendas, and coordinating diaries.
• Coordinating with the overseas finance team to manage London office costs and corporate payments.
• Assisting with corporate credit card expense procedures and related administrative tasks.

THE PERSON and SKILL REQUIREMENTS for Accounts Assistant:

• Someone with c6-18 months'' work experience in either Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Credit Control.
• Experience of working in property/real estate.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, creative and driven, with the ability to work independently when required.

BENEFITS:

• 1 day WFH.
• Study Support.

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