My client is a family owned commercial property investment company.
As a result of internal promotion, a vacancy has arisen for a part time accounts manager, working at my clients offices in Norwich. You will work as part of a small team, working closely with my clients Finance Manager, their Finance Director, and their other colleagues, the role will include processing sales ledger and accounts payable transactions, as well as managing my clients lease management system. The role will require high levels of efficiency and accuracy, as my client manages multiple companies.
This role is a part time vacancy and 22.5 hours per week. The role is office based but my client can be flexible in respect of working days and hours. The role would suit someone with a good all-round knowledge of processing accounting transactions. Specific property sector experience is not necessary. My client use Opera and Sage for accounting, and Prospero for lease management. No previous experience of these packages is required, but exposure to other accounting packages would be desirable.
My client uses MS Office, so excellent Outlook and Excel skills are essential to this role. Most of all, you will need to be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. Because this role is on the front line, dealing with tenants, agents, banks, lawyers, utility companies. A personable and helpful demeaner is of the utmost importance.
Main purpose of the role of account manager
- To support the Finance Manager and Finance Director in producing accurate and timely accounts for presentation to the group board, auditors, and banks.
- To process and maintain accurate accounting records.
- To provide absence cover for other roles.
- Provide office support as required from time to time.
Specific responsibilities
- Accounts payable, payment runs, and bought ledger maintenance.
- Sales invoicing and sales ledger maintenance.
- Credit control and aged debt reporting.
- Maintaining the Prospero lease management system.
- Quarterly rent and service charge reconciliations.
- Bank and petty cash reconciliations.
- Inter-company transfers and recharges.
- Liaising with suppliers and energy companies.
- Staff expenses and company credit card processing.
- Assisting the finance manager with VAT returns and compliance.
Package
The role is Office based, 22.5 hours per week, with working hours/days to suit the applicant
Salary - dependent on skills and experience
25 days' holiday (pro-rated accordingly) + bank holidays
Free parking
Employer funded 5% pension contribution
Life assurance 2 x annual salary