Assistant Client Accountant

FI Real Estate Management Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial property management is seeking an Assistant Client Accountant to assist in financial reporting and accounting tasks. This role requires a methodical, self-initiated individual who can thrive under pressure. Join a team that values growth and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in similar accounting roles.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of management accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Analyse profit and loss accounts.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Communication

Methodical Approach

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Client AccountantDivision: Finance Department
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Reporting to: Management Accountant Team

Why choose us?

Do you want to join one of the UK’s most established names in commercial property and asset management? Then look no further…

With decades of experience in the industry, the group is growing from strength to strength and has a real presence in the commercial and industrial property market. People are in the heart of everything we do and we understand that our talented workforce is at the core of our achievements. We are looking for ambitious and hardworking individuals who are seeking a rewarding career.

To anyone who joins us we provide opportunities to develop and the benefit of being trained and supported by an experienced team.

With a vast portfolio of commercial and industrial real estate spanning over 15 million sq ft and an additional 4.5 million sq ft in the pipeline, we’re constantly growing and are actively seeking driven individuals to join our team.

Your key duties as Assistant Client Accountant will be…

Assist with the production of Management Accounts.

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

Service Charge / Utilities / Rates

• Data entry and producing schedules for recharges

VAT Returns

Assist in the production of quarterly VAT returns and nominal reconciliation

Assist Client Management Accountant

• 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.

Personal requirements

• Minimum 3 Years experience in similar Accounting roles
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Methodical approach to work
• Be able to work under own initiative in a pressured environment, sticking to strict deadlines
• Good communication skills Preferred Accounts experience working in the construction industry