Accounts Assistant

FI Property Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive salary

Free on-site parking

Company Pension

Company Events

Company Sick Pay

Birthday day off (after probation)

Dress down day, on the last Friday of每

Meal provided by the company on the '5

Job summary

FI Real Estate Management is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support our finance team. This full-time, permanent role is office-based with standard UK hours, offering a structured financial environment for developing accounting skills. The candidate should be organised, meticulous and capable of meeting strict deadlines.

The position emphasizes bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and assisting the management accountant with month-end tasks and production of management accounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in similar accounting roles.
• Methodical approach to work with accuracy and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a pressured environment.

Responsibilities

• Post nominal receipts and payments and reconcile to bank statements.
• Review and approve purchase ledger invoices and payments.
• Raise invoice requests and Sales Invoices for approval.
• Reconcile intercompany ledgers and arrange transfers.
• Assist with end of month routines and analysis of P&L.
• Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and production of management accounts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Analytical thinking

Time management

Organisation

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

FI Real Estate Management are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s financial operations by managing various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining efficient financial processes. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to develop their skills within a dynamic financial services environment.

The hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

This role is office based.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Bank Reconciliations

• Post nominal receipts and payments
• Reconcile to bank statements
• Review and approve purchase ledger invoice codes
• Review and approve purchase ledger payments
• Raise invoice requests for approval and raise Sales Invoices
• Reconcile Intercompany ledgers and arrange transfers

VAT Returns

• Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns and nominal reconciliation

Assist Client Management Accountant

• Assist with end of Month routines
• Analysis of profit and loss accounts
• Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Assist in the production of management accounts
• Ad hoc tasks

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your role within the organisation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 Years experience in similar Accounting roles
• Methodical approach to work
• Be able to work under own initiative in a pressured environment, sticking to strict deadlines

Preferred

Accounts experience working in the Property Management Industry.

Company Benefits

• Market competitive salary
• Referral Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Company Pension
• Company Events
• Company Sick Pay
• Birthday day off (after probation)
• Dress down day, on the last Friday of each month
• Meal provided by the company on the last Friday of each month

This position provides a vital support function within our finance team, offering opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be organised, meticulous, and eager to contribute to the organisation’s financial integrity.