Accounts & Administration Assistant

Blue Arrow; Parkmill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting an Accounts & Administration Assistant to join our client's team in the Llansamlet area. The role covers day-to-day financial and administrative tasks in a busy property management and surveying firm.

You will assist with accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, invoicing, and filing, while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. Strong organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential; experience with Xero/Sage/QuickBooks is a plus.

Qualifications

• Administration experience (essential)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Previous experience in an accounts or administrative role (Land property sector experience desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) is an advantage
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Accounts experience (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Accounts support: assist with accounts payable and receivable processes
• Reconcil e bank statements and client accounts
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding account queries
• Administration duties and general support to the team
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
• Maintain office supplies and equipment
• Assist with document preparation, data entry, and filing
• Support property management tasks such as issuing tenancy agreements, notices, and correspondence
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and inspections

Skills

Administration experience

Strong organisational and time mgmt

Excellent communication

High level of accuracy

Accounts experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for an Accounts & Administration Assistant to join our clients team based in the Llansamlet area.

Salary: Up to £27,000 pa

Hours of work: Mon - Fri 9am-5pm

Contract: Permanent

Our client is a well-established property management and chartered surveying firm, providing professional services across residential & commercial portfolios and are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support their finance and administrative operations.

The Accounts and Administration Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial and administrative functions of the business. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Accounts Support
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes
• Reconcile bank statements and client accounts
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting
• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding account queries
• Administration duties
• Provide general administrative support to the team
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence
• Maintain office supplies and equipment
• Assist with document preparation, data entry, and filing
• Support property management tasks such as issuing tenancy agreements, notices, and correspondence
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and inspections

Skills/Qualifications required

• Administration experience (essential)
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• Previous experience in an accounts or administrative role (Land property sector experience desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) is an advantage
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Accounts experience (desirable)

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