Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant

Location:
Hoddesdon EN110DR

Full Time Permanent

Salary:
£20,000-£25,000 depending on experience and qualification

We are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant/Client Accountant to join our team and take ownership of the client accounts for your own portfolio of residential properties. Qualifying the financial information to ensure the accurate production of the annual service charge accounts within the given time frame, raising and resolving queries and producing the accounts as required.

The Role of the Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant:

The Client Accountant's role is to ensure the timely and accurate operation of the Client Accounts department including preparing or assisting in the preparation of client accounts, liaising with internal and external colleagues /auditors to assist in their processes.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant

Prepare client accounts in accordance with current legislation and industry body requirements.Arrange and liaise with auditors when audits are due/in progress.Process any instructions following external and/or internal agreement between parties i.e. making adjustments.Prepare interim client accounts or associated reporting on client accounts as requested.Ensuring Annual Returns & Tax Returns are filed on an annual basis where required.Attend meetings/communicate with as required with Operational Directors, Heads of Departments, Business Development Managers, Regional/Property Managers, Customer Contact Center, External Colleagues, Clients and others to set-up and/or resolve any new business queries or client account queries.Investigate previous Managing Agents financial transactions and challenge mismanagement of funds when appropriate.Skills and Experience Required for the Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant Role:
AAT Qualification would be desirable not essentialMedium to advanced user of MS Outlook, MS Excel and MS WordAbility to clearly convey financial information to non-financial partiesGood communication skills over the telephone, via email and in-personExperience of working with budgets and/or preparation and understanding of KPI reporting.Benefits of the Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant Role:
Excellent progression paths and programsStudy support towards either completing or starting a professional finance qualification such as AAT, CIMA, ACCA or other. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus Birthday offGym membership discountsDress down FridaysHuge number of retail discounts through 'Rewards' portalCompany Pension, Life AssuranceTo apply for the Client Accountant / Accounts Assistant role please click APPLY below

Key Words: Finance Support, Accounts, Accounts Assistant, Client Accounts, AAT