Accounts Assistant

QED Property Management Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid study support

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Health and dental insurance

Life assurance

Monthly team events UK

Sabbatical after 5–10 years

Job summary

QED Property Management Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the finance team in Manchester. You will support daily accounting tasks, maintain accurate records, and contribute to financial reporting. A drive to progress in accounting is highly valued, with study support and mentorship available.

With a fast-growing team, you will handle multiple duties from invoicing to supplier payments, gaining clear responsibilities and room to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree is required.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is needed.

Responsibilities

• Allocate receipts daily and investigate unidentifiable items.
• Reconcile bank statements and post corrections.
• Assist in month-end financial reporting.
• Generate charges on tenant and leaseholder accounts.
• Prepare credit control reports.
• Process supplier invoices accurately.
• Process weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payment queries and disputes.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required by the Finance Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Right to work in the UK

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Established in 2023, QED Property Management is a fast-growing UK residential property management platform. We have quickly scaled to a team of 62, managing 26 residential blocks and more than 1,700 units, with further expansion planned.

Joining QED means being part of a growing team where you can take on real responsibility and make a tangible impact from day one.

The role

Role overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Accounts Assistant to join our finance team and assist with daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate will handle financial transactions, ensure accurate record-keeping and support financial reporting. Candidates must be eager to pursue further studies and demonstrate a strong willingness to progress in their accounting and finance career. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

What you'll do

Key responsibilities

• Allocate all receipts daily and investigate any unidentifiable items
• Reconcile bank statements to the system balance and post correcting items in a timely manner
• Assist in the preparation of month-end financial reports
• Generate charges on tenant and leaseholder accounts
• Prepare credit control reports
• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Process weekly payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payment queries and disputes
• Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as requested by the Finance Manager

What we're looking for

Skills & requirements

• Educated to undergraduate degree level
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a drive for continuous improvement
• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom

The package

What we offer

• Large responsibility early on — a small team with big opportunities to grow and develop with the right support and coaching
• Paid study support and working closely with a mentor
• Highly competitive compensation
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Health and dental insurance for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Monthly team social budget and regular full-team events across the UK
• Paid sabbatical scheme after 5 / 10 years' service