Accounts Assistant

Randstad Delivery; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property solutions provider in London seeks an Accounts Assistant to ensure financial compliance and client service. Responsibilities include service charge accounting, stakeholder liaison, and maintaining accurate information. Ideal candidates will have GCSE qualifications in Maths and English, strong organizational and numerical skills, and a customer-focused approach. Previous experience in property management is a plus.

Qualifications

• Possess GCSE in Maths and English (A-C) or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate service charge accounting on time.
• Prepare and reconcile property management system information.
• Assist with Section 20b notices and daily updates.
• Liaise with property managers and clients for queries.
• Provide ad-hoc accounting or administrative support.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good numerical skills

Well-developed interpersonal skills

Customer-focused approach

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Maths and English at GCSE (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Client Accounts Assistant - Leading Property Brand - Croydon - Hybrid/Agile Working

Are you an organised, detail-oriented accounts professional looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opening for a Client Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic property solutions division!

This role is crucial in ensuring financial compliance and providing excellent service to clients and property managers.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Service Charge Accounting: Ensuring service charges are accounted for accurately and on time, adhering to industry codes (like the RICS Code of Practice) and accounting regulations. This includes the accurate and timely issuance of service charge accounts within six months of the year end and statutory accounting and taxation affairs.
• Account Preparation & Reconciliation: Preparing and reconciling property management system information, including entering year-end adjustments and reserve fund transfers. You will also check expenditure and prepare the year-end balancing service charge surplus/deficit calculation.
• Compliance & Administration: Assisting with the preparation of Section 20b notices within the six-month deadline and ensuring these are approved by management. You will also update control sheets daily to maintain accurate information.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Dealing with queries from property managers, accountants, and clients, ensuring responses are provided within three working days. You'll liaise with property managers and external auditors to obtain approval of year-end service charge accounts and company accounts.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Providing assistance with any additional ad-hoc accounting or administrative tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Essential Qualifications: Maths and English at GCSE (A-C) or equivalent.
• Core Skills: Strong organizational skills and good numerical skills.
• Professional Traits: The ability to work on your own initiative and as a team player. You must also be able to prioritize critical workload and thrive under pressure and strict time frames.
• Soft Skills: Well-developed interpersonal and oral communication skills, along with a customer-focused approach and diplomacy.
• Desirable: Experience in the property management industry is a bonus, though not essential.

Apply now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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