Accounts Assistant/Senior - Property Specialist

Venture Recruitment Partners; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting and business advisory firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant/Senior to deliver exceptional client service for large managing agents. Responsibilities include supporting budgeting, reconciliation, and managing service charge accounts. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and experience in accounting. The firm offers study support for professional qualifications, a pension scheme, and various employee benefits, fostering an excellent work culture.

Benefits

Study support for ACCA/ACA/AAT

Pension scheme

Group life assurance – 4x salary

23 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accounting practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the senior team with budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Manage a portfolio of service charge accounts.
• Prepare and review financial statements for homeowners.

Skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Good communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software knowledge

Job description

Accounts Assistant/Senior – Property Specialist

Southampton

£26,000-£32,000 depending on experience

My client, a leading and award‑winning team in their field, is looking for a motivated accounts assistant/senior to join them. I have worked with the team on numerous occasions and can assure any candidate that they have an excellent culture and are generally a good bunch of people!

You will be responsible for delivering exceptional client service for some of the largest managing agents in the country. You'll benefit from all the opportunities that come from being part of a top 20 Accounting & Business Advisory firm.

Duties

• Support the senior team with budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with regulations.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining service charge cost estimates.
• Manage a portfolio of service charge accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements for homeowners.
• Deliver to department metrics & support wider team.

Requirements

• Knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience working in an accounting practice.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; accounting software knowledge is a plus.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• A relevant accounting qualification is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Study support for ACCA/ACA/AAT
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance – 4x salary
• 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
• Birthday day off
• Health Cash Plan
• Group Income Protection
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Social functions and events
• Access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Regular training and development – continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

To Apply

Apply direct to this advert, or email (url removed)