Accounts Assistant

Property Management Accounts Assistant

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• Annual Salary: £30k - £40k (depending on exp)
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• Location: Office-based - Newcastle
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• Job Type: Permanent
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My client is seeking a highly organised and commercially focused Property Management Accounts Assistant to join their Commercial Property Management team. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering a comprehensive property accounting service across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and exceptional client service.

Day-to-day of the role:

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• Deliver a comprehensive accounting service for a portfolio of commercial property clients.
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• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with client and company requirements.
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• Produce income and expenditure reports, cash flow statements, and supporting schedules.
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• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and service charge reconciliations.
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• Manage landlord and tenant accounting transactions, including rent collections, recoveries, refunds, and adjustments.
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• Support the processing and approval of supplier payments and client banking transactions.
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• Process agent fees and prepare and submit VAT returns.
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• Support tax-related reporting requirements where appropriate.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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• Strong knowledge of service charge reconciliations and accounts experience in a property-related industry.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/property management systems.
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• Maintain high standards of professionalism with clients, colleagues, and contractors.
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• Ensure compliance with RICS Client Money Protection regulations, company policies, and accounting standards.
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• Build strong working relationships with Property Managers, Surveyors, Facilities Managers, and other internal departments.
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• Strong understanding of commercial property accounting principles.
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Benefits:

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• Excellent working environment with flexible working options.
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• Membership of the Firm’s Pension Plan.
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• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions.
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• 28 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
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• Long service awards.
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• Inclusion in the Firm’s Life Assurance Policy given as three times annual salary.
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• Company, Team, and Individual bonuses.
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• Employee Assistance Programme.
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• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
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• £300 per annum travel allowance.
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To apply for this Property Management Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV now!