Accounts Assistant (Lettings Department)

Hours:
9am to 5pm Monday - Friday
Salary:
£28,000 - £30,000p.a. (plus team commission)
Our client is looking for a superb Bookkeeper with solid experience of basic bookkeeping and accounting to join a successful and thriving lettings team, serving the Mole Valley area. Based in Leatherhead, as part of a larger lettings team and working across four local offices, they are looking for a
confident and highly organised numerical individual who thrives in a busy environment.

* Managing client and tenant monies and allocation of funds received
* Bank/credit card reconciliations
* Managing the banking facility
* Managing rent collection
* Maintaining cashbook spreadsheets
* Weekly payments to all Clients/Suppliers
* Registering/insuring Tenant deposits
* Reconciling Tenant deposits returns
* Preparing and sending out client statements
* Monthly management reports
* Managing overseas Landlord tax requirements
* Responsible for processing and paying invoices onto the system daily/weekly
* Receive purchase invoices and process, get approval when necessary
* Prepare appropriate schedules and reports as requested by Directors and Accountants
* Assist accountants with annual audit
* Handling any client or tenant queries via telephone, email or face to face
* Regular use of Excel spreadsheets
The Person:
you  will ideally
 have at least 1/2 years relevant experience of working within accounts/bookkeeping. Strong IT skills are needed and experience of property management software would be helpful (such as Jupix, CFP or Repit). The applicant will be highly numerate and be able to work well under pressure. This is a great opportunity to work for a well respected multi branch letting and property management agency
Proven bookkeeping experience
Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping
Hands-on experience with spreadsheets
Proficiency in English and in MS Office
Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
Good concentration
An eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines
A qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
To be honest, discreet and trustworthy and good at problem-solving
Benefits:
On-site parking
Flexible working
Staff events
Experience:
Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
AAT (preferred)