Accounts Assistant – Trainee / Experienced

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic finance team. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an award-winning estate agency. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing payments, and collaborating with various departments. The position promises a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including generous leave and professional development opportunities. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Gifted day off for your birthday

Longevity bonus

Team-building days

Mental health support

Enhanced parental leave

Industry qualifications paid for

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or relevant qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily accounting records are accurate and reconciled.
• Chase outstanding balances for tenancy rental arrears.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Attention to detail

Self-motivated attitude

Job description

Job Description:

Our client, based in Cheltenham (free parking provided), is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning, dynamic estate agency.

This role involves ensuring all accounts are accurate and up-to-date by receiving and reconciling payments, managing outstanding monies, and preparing finance reports. You will collaborate with other staff members across the company, including management, supporting various finance-related tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring daily accounting records are correct and balances are reconciled
• Chasing outstanding balances for tenancy rental arrears and landlord accounts
• Dealing with account queries professionally and informatively
• Ensuring client income information provided to HMRC is accurate and compliant
• Making sure clients and contractors are paid correctly
• Keeping business accounts current for tax purposes
• Assisting in account reporting as required by company accountants
• Maintaining staff personal details and pay records for accurate salary payments

Candidate Attributes:

• Finance knowledge, either qualifications or experience
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated and driven attitude

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Flexible working hours can be discussed.

Salary:

£26,000 – £29,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus excellent company benefits including 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service), a gifted day off for your birthday and wedding, longevity bonus, team-building days, company events, mental health support, enhanced parental leave, industry qualifications paid for, and ongoing professional development opportunities.