This is a role within the Property Sector, so experience in this is a must!
This is a high end boutique agency who are looking for an integral member of the senior management team and play a key role in supporting the operational teams in driving forward the strategic ambitions for the company. The purpose of the role is to take full responsibility of the client accounting operation and business finances. You will be expected to be leading, growing, and managing the accounting team and supporting employees at all levels whilst supporting the values and the vision of the company.
The ideal candidate:
- Minimum of 3 years working in a similar role within ideally estate agency or property management
- Experience working within a similar-sized growing organisation,
- Experience of financial management and reporting
- Part Qualified or Qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA,
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Office and Xero/Sage Line 50,
- Proficient with ReapIT or other similar letting agency software,
- Good knowledge and experience of preparing management accounts and reports,
- Thorough knowledge in all aspects of property related accounts processes,
- Structured, disciplined, energetic and committed to individual and company improvement,
- Being an open and honest team player,
- Excellent eye for attention to detail and accuracy,
- Analytical and confident with data analysis,
- Problem solver with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues both internally and externally,
- Possess strong communication skills.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial aspects of client accounting including compliance to legislation,
- Provide support to the business managers and manage the day-to-day tasks for the finance and lettings accounts team,
- Provide support, guidance, coaching and development to the accounts department and other departments as required,
- Collaborate with bookkeepers and external accountants to ensure all statutory obligations are met,
- Prepare weekly and monthly management reports,
- Prepare payroll workings,
- Review and/or process supplier payment runs in line with internal processes,
- Review bank accounts and cash flow,
- Review and set up of payments in in line with internal processes,
- Handle management accounts review data,
- Review and process bank statements and associated charges,
- Review contractor's commissions, third party invoices and raise invoices,
- Attend weekly meetings with PS team and proactively support monthly senior management meeting to provide an update on the running of the department and to highlight ay areas where improvement is required.
Successful candidates will be contacted within 48 hours!